What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator position at Waste Connections?
Waste Connections in Vancouver, WA is looking to hire a full-time year-round Heavy Equipment Operator at our Transfer station in Vancouver, Washington.
Starting rate of pay is $29.00/HR
Hours will be Monday-Friday 10:30am-7:00pm.
Qualified candidates must have Front End Loader, Excavator and Yard Truck and trailer Experience.
Duties And Responsibilities
We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future". A link to our benefits overview can be found here: https://careers.wasteconnections.com/why-waste-connections
Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.
Starting rate of pay is $29.00/HR
Hours will be Monday-Friday 10:30am-7:00pm.
Qualified candidates must have Front End Loader, Excavator and Yard Truck and trailer Experience.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Ability to efficiently operate Front End Loader, Excavator and Yard Truck and Trailer. Compactor experience preferred.
- Performs routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles such as checking oil, water, and tires.
- Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
- Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
- Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds.
- Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
- Ability to operate heavy equipment is required.
- Knowledge of basic computer skills.
- Knowledge of light and heavy equipment operation and maintenance.
- Knowledge of basic vehicle inspection and maintenance including tire pressure, checking oil and water levels.
- Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 500 hours of operating experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
- Basic knowledge of computer skills.
- Yearly Safety Bonuses
- Yearly Boot Allowance
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Paid Time off
- 401k Program
- Year Round Full Time Stable work
We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future". A link to our benefits overview can be found here: https://careers.wasteconnections.com/why-waste-connections
Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.
Salary : $29