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Requisition Primary Location

Job Description

Waste Connections in Vancouver, WA is looking to hire a full time year round Heavy Equipment Operator. Qualified candidates must have Compactor, Bulldozer, Grader, and Yard truck experience. 

We are looking for a safety minded Heavy Equipment Operator to join the team. We are looking for Experienced Yellow Iron Equipment Operators. Starting rate of pay is $18.50/HR and will increase to $19.50/HR after 90 days of employment and pending a positive performance review.

What we offer:

• Yearly Safety Bonuses
• Yearly Boot Allowance
• Benefits
• Paid Time off
• 401k Program
• Year Round Full Time work

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to efficiently operate bulldozers, wheel loaders, excavator and off road dump trucks. 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• 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.

 MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1+ year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Basic knowledge of computer skills.

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To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.wasteconnections.com . Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.

 

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".

 

Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran)

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