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Waste Connections

Heavy Equipment Operator

Waste Connections, Vancouver, Washington, United States, 98662

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Waste Connections

is searching for our next All-Star

Heavy Equipment Operator

to join us at

West Van Materials Recovery Center

(6601 NW Old Lower River Rd, Vancouver, WA 98660).

Starting rate of pay is

$29.00/HR

Schedule is:

Tuesday - Friday

10:00 AM - 6:30 PM (or until close)

Saturday

7:30 AM - 4:00 PM (or until close)

Safety Sensitive:

Yes

Qualified candidates must have

Front End Loader

,

Excavator

,

Yard Truck

and

Trailer

experience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

REQUIRES

ability to efficiently & safely operate

Front End Loader

,

Excavator

,

Yard Truck

and

Trailer

.Compactorexperience

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 basicvehicle inspectionand 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 500-hours

of

Heavy Equipment Operating

experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Heavy Equipment Operating certificationfrom an accredited trade school

preferred

.

Basic knowledge of computer skills.

Pre-employment requirements for this safety sensitive position include

drug panel screening, motor vehicle report, &

criminal background check.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Yearly Safety Bonuses

Yearly Boot Allowance

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Paid Time off

401k Program

Year Round Full Time Stable work

?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 equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

Wage range is $29.00-$29.00/HR