Landfill Heavy Equip Operator

Company: Republic Services
Location: Petaluma
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

Republic Services, Inc. is a leader in the U.S. environmental services industry. Through our subsidiaries, we provide superior customer experience while fostering a sustainable Blue Planet(r) for future generations to enjoy a cleaner, safer and healthier world. Due to the nature of our industry, we make safety our top priority every day. We're dedicated to the safety of our employees, customers and the communities we serve.

**Why Work with Us**

We are guided by five essential core values - to be Respectful, Responsible, Reliable, Resourceful and Relentless in all we do, every day. We are reminded of these principles every time we see the five R's joined together to form the Republic Star. It's what makes us who we are and sets us apart from the competition. We are dedicated to doing our part to preserve the environment by creating a cleaner, safer and healthier world where people thrive - not just for today, but for generations to come.

We hire the best people to make Republic Services a great place to work. We are focused on attracting talented individuals across professions who are as committed to serving customers and the planet as we are. We strive to create a workplace that's meaningful and rewarding to employees at all levels of the organization. Apply today and join our team!

POSITION SUMMARY: 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.

+ High School diploma or GED.

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).

_The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company._

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.

We work for Earth. Every day, we come to work with two purposes in mind - serving our customers and doing our part to preserve our Blue Planet -. Our commitment to both has led to such things as landfill innovations, solar energy projects, community education designed to teach people to properly recycle, ongoing efforts to reduce our vehicle emissions and improving safety through technology-to name a few. To put it simply, we are 35,000 guardians of the environment, striving to make the world a better place.

Republic Services is more than a recycling and waste services company. We are a company dedicated to turning waste into possibilities. Together, united under the Republic Star, we are working for a cleaner, safer and healthier world where people thrive, not just for today, but for generations to come.

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