Lead Landfill Operator E&P at Republic Services

Pecos, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Waste Management, RecyclingIndustries

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of experience in equipment operation
Valid certificate(s) of training and applicable licenses for operation of equipment, as required
One year prior supervisory or lead operator experience working at sites regulated by OSHA
Experience with equipment and tool management/facility maintenance

Responsibilities

Inspects all required equipment at the start of shift and at each start-up during the shift; records data on daily inspection forms; completes Equipment Condition Reports and reports repairs to supervisor/maintenance
Safely and efficiently operates equipment including forklift, scraper, motor grader, sweeper, baler, excavator, bulldozer, front-end loader, and other facility equipment
Continuously monitors equipment for operational readiness, performs basic troubleshooting, and reports complex issues to maintenance staff
Reviews daily production schedules, estimates hour requirements, establishes work procedures, and adjusts as necessary to meet schedules
Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality; suggests changes for efficiency
Directs employees, interprets policies/instructions/specifications, assigns duties, coordinates activities, and trains new employees
Ensures shop is clean, serviced, and stored at end of each shift
Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent
Coordinates daily activities of Heavy Equipment Operators or Stationary Equipment Operators, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and federal/state requirements

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Heavy Equipment OperationForkliftScraperMotor GraderSweeperBalerExcavatorBulldozerFront-End LoaderEquipment InspectionTroubleshootingSafety RegulationsTeam CoordinationProduction Scheduling

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What benefits are offered for this position?

Eligible employees can elect to participate in comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans, vision coverage, health care and dependent care spending accounts, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.

What experience is required for the Lead Landfill Operator role?

Candidates need a minimum of 3 years of experience in equipment operation, one year of prior supervisory or lead operator experience at OSHA-regulated sites, and experience with equipment and tool management/facility maintenance. Valid certificates of training and applicable licenses for equipment operation are also required.

Is the salary specified for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the work arrangement or location policy for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this Lead Landfill Operator position?

A strong candidate will have at least 3 years of equipment operation experience, 1 year in a supervisory or lead role at OSHA-regulated sites, valid equipment operation certifications, and experience in equipment/tool management and facility maintenance.