at Republic Services in Hayden, Idaho, United States Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

: The Recycling Center Lead Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for the safe operation of heavy equipment at landfill for the purpose of transferring, spreading, covering, loading and/or compacting recycling in an efficient and safe manner. The Recycling Center Lead Heavy Equipment Operator is also responsible for the coordination of activities of Equipment Operators.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

: + Performs 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 monitors waste for evidence of unacceptable waste in materials. + Continuously monitors 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. + Performs and documents minor service on equipment, referring more complicated mechanical issues to Maintenance Shop for repair. + Completes Equipment Condition Report and other reports, as necessary; report any necessary repairs to supervisor, as needed. + Follows and enforces all required safety policies and procedures. + Ensures that shop is clean, serviced and stored at the completion of each shift. + Trains or assists in training new employees. + Studies production schedules and estimates hour requirements for completion of job assignment. Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules. + Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality. Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew. + Directs employees in completion of work. May interpret instructions, specifications, blueprints or job orders to employees and assign duties. + Confers with supervisor or manager to coordinate activities of individual departments or shifts. + 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 a To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account