Republic Services
Environmental Services
HeavyEquipmentOperator
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“Heavy Equipment Operator at Republic Services. Skills: Heavy equipment operation, Waste treatment, Hazardous waste handling. Assist in off-loading trucks. Unload waste”
Industry & Context.
Pass 40-hour HAZWOPER Training upon hire
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Pass 40-hour HAZWOPER Training upon hire
Nice to Have
Knowledge of light and heavy equipment operation, Ability to use hand and power tools, Knowledge of basic vehicle inspection and maintenance, Prioritize, stay focused, handle multiple responsibilities, Valid driver’s license may be required
What You'll Do.
Assist in off-loading trucks
Operate equipment to stabilize waste
Process treatment of materials
Process treatment of containers
Sample post-treated materials for testing
Load cleared post-treatment materials for shipment
Perform general preventative maintenance to equipment
Perform general housekeeping
Full Job Description
**POSITION SUMMARY:** The Heavy Equipment Operator safely operates various light and heavy equipment in a hazardous waste treatment processing facility or landfill. **PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:** * Assists in off-loading trucks and unloading waste. * Operates equipment to stabilize and handle waste. * Processes treatment of materials and containers. * Samples post-treated materials for testing by laboratory. * Loads cleared post-treatment materials for shipment to landfill or disposal. * Performs general preventative maintenance to equipment and general housekeeping. * Performs other related duties as assigned. **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:** * Knowledge of light and heavy equipment operation. * Ability to use hand and power tools applicable. * Knowledge of basic vehicle inspection and maintenance, including (but not limited to): check tire pressure, check oil and water levels. * Demonstrates, accuracy, thoroughness and attention to detail. * Must be able to prioritize, stay focused and handle multiple, diverse responsibilities. * A valid driver’s license may be required for some positions. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:** * Ability to pass 40-hour HAZWOPER Training upon hire. **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. • Retirement plan with a generous company match. • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Benefits: [_https://jobs.republicservices.com/us/en/about-us/benefits_](https://jobs.republicservices.com/us/en/about-us/benefits) _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 co
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