Republic Services
Landfill Heavy Equip Operator
East Sparta, Ohio, 446269737 · Principal
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About the role
- 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.
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.
- Perform and document minor service on equipment, referring more complicated mechanical issues to Maintenance Shop for repair.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
- By combining local operational management with standardized business practices, we drive greater operating efficiencies across the company while maintaining day-to-day operational decisions at the local level, closest to the customer.
- 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.
- Driven: We deliver results in the right way.
- These projects are designed to meet the specific needs of the communities we serve, with a focus on building sustainable neighborhoods.
- STRATEGY 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.
- And as we expand environmental solutions, we drive additional opportunities to provide these services to our existing recycling and waste customers.
Requirements
- Two years of prior related experience in heavy equipment operation.
- The actual range will depend on the locality in which you are hired.
- ability to adhere to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise.
- Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules set forth
- Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
- 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.
- Good follow through ability; ability to adhere to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise.
- Maintains a feeling of pride in work; strives to achieve all goals.
Compensation
- The pay range for this position is $19.70 to $27.05* which reflects the minimum wage in multiple jurisdictions.
- Bonus Plan Details (if applicable): Rewarding Compensation and Benefits Eligible employees can elect to participate in:
- Our 42,000 team members understand that it's not just what we do that matters, but how we do it.
Benefits
- 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 Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world.
Company info
- Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) 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 2025, Republic's total company revenue was $16.6 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $5.3 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.
- Although we operate across North America, the collection, recycling, treatment, or disposal of materials is a local business, and the dynamics and opportunities differ in each market we serve.
- They choose Republic Services because we are committed to exceeding their expectations and helping them achieve their sustainability goals.
- Our 42,000 team members understand that it's not just what we do that matters, but how we do it.
- 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.
Equal opportunity
- EEO STATEMENT:Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer.
- For any concerns relating to Republic Services' commitment to equal opportunity employment, you may contact the AWARE Line at 1-866-3-AWARE-4.
- EEO STATEMENT:Republic Services is an
- equal opportunity employer.
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