Landfill Heavy Equip Operator
Company: Republic Services
Location: Bishopville
Posted on: January 26, 2023
Job Description:
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.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Two years of prior related experience in heavy equipment
operation.
- One year of prior experience working at sites regulated by
OSHA.
Keywords: Republic Services, Columbia , Landfill Heavy Equip Operator, Other , Bishopville, South Carolina
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