Heavy Equipment Operator

Republic Services
📍 Philadelphia, PA, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted July 26, 2026

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Operator operates machines and/or equipment at a recyclery, landfill, or transfer station.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Performs pre-operation and post-operation inspection of the equipment, and ensures windows, lights, mirrors and rear view camera are clean.
+ Operates equipment including excavator, compactor, bulldozer, forklift, front end loader and other equipment, using proper techniques.
+ Monitors waste for signs of unacceptable waste.
+ Follows all safety policies and procedures.
+ Continuously monitors the equipment to ensure proper operation and minimal down time. Cleans tracks or wheels on equipment.
+ Performs and documents minor service on equipment.
+ Completes Equipment Condition Report and reports any necessary repairs to supervisor and/or Maintenance Shop. Completes other required forms.
+ Ensures that equipment is properly cleaned, serviced and stored at the end of each shift.
+ Performs other job-relate...

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Job Details

  • Location Philadelphia, PA
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category other-general
  • Posted Date July 26, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 31, 2026