Landfill Heavy Equip Operator

Republic ServicesSan Diego, CA, US

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Operator Heavy Equipment

The Operator Heavy Equipment is responsible for the safe operation of heavy equipment at a recycling center, landfill or transfer station for the purpose of transferring, spreading, covering, loading and / or compacting waste or soil in an efficient and safe manner.

Principal Responsibilities :

Perform pre- and post-operation inspection of the equipment in accordance with Company policy to ensure windows, lights, mirrors and rear view camera are clean. Safely and efficiently operate equipment that may include : forklift, excavator, bulldozer, front-end loader and other equipment using proper safety standards.
Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable waste in materials.
Continuously monitor the condition of the equipment to ensure it is operationally ready at all times to minimize down time; clean tracks or wheels on equipment, as needed.
Perform and document minor service on equipment, referring more complicated mechanical issues to Maintenance Shop for repair.
Complete Equipment Condition Report and other reports, as necessary; report any necessary repairs to supervisor, as needed.
Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
Ensure that shop is clean, serviced and stored at the completion of each shift.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Good customer services skills to meet and exceed customer expectations; acts in a professional, courteous and cooperative manner toward customers and co-workers; works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness.

Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner.

Good follow through ability; ability to adhere to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise.

Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules set forth; promotes the Company's safety standards; does not take inappropriate risks.

Maintains a feeling of pride in work; strives to achieve all goals.

Minimum Requirements :

Two years of prior related experience in heavy equipment operation.

One year of prior experience working at sites regulated by OSHA.

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in : comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage. Health care and dependent care spending accounts. Short- and long-term disability. Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance. Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP). Employee discount programs. 401(k) plan with a generous company match. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Republic Services, Inc. is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services.

In 2023, Republic's total company revenue was $14.9 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $4.4 billion. We serve 13 million customers and operate more than 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills.

Our customers, including small businesses, major corporations and municipalities, want a partner with the expertise and capabilities to effectively manage their multiple recycling and waste streams. They choose Republic Services because we are committed to exceeding their expectations and helping them achieve their sustainability goals.

Our company values guide our daily actions :

Safe : We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities.

Committed to Serve : We go above and beyond to exceed our customers' expectations.

Environmentally Responsible : We take action to improve our environment.

Driven : We deliver results in the right way.

Human-Centered : We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person.

We are proud of our high employee engagement score of 86. We have an inclusive and diverse culture where every voice counts.

Our team positively impacted 4.6 million people in 2023 through the Republic Services Charitable Foundation and local community grants.

Republic Services' strategy is designed to generate profitable growth. Through acquisitions and industry advancements, we safely and sustainably manage our customers' multiple waste streams through a North American footprint of vertically integrated assets.

We focus on three areas of growth to meet the increasing needs of our customers : recycling and waste, environmental solutions and sustainability innovation.

With our integrated approach, strengthening our position in one area advances other areas of our business.

Republic's recent innovations to advance circularity and decarbonization demonstrate our unique ability to leverage sustainability as a platform for growth.

We continue to advance decarbonization at our landfills.

We have 70 landfill gas-to-energy projects in operation and plan to expand our portfolio to 115 projects by 2028.

Recent recognition includes : Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies, CDP Discloser, Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical Companies, Fortune World's Most Admired Companies, Great Place to Work, Sustainability Yearbook S&P Global.

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Heavy Operator • San Diego, CA, US