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Waste Connections is hiring: Heavy Equipment Operator Laborer, Boardman, OR in B

Waste Connections, Boardman, OR, US, 97818

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Finley Buttes Landfill , a Waste Connections company, is looking for a full time, safety minded Landfill Laborer to work at our site in Boardman, Oregon . Join a team that takes safety seriously and offers real career stability. We're hiring a Full-Time Landfill Laborer to safely operate heavy equipment (dozers, loaders, excavators, off-road dump trucks) at our Boardman, OR landfill. If you like working outdoors, getting your hands dirty, and being part of a hard-working crew-this is the job for you.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Mandatory Every-Other Saturday Shifts)

$25.12 per hour

Safety Sensitive Position: YES

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Ability to efficiently and safely operate bulldozers, wheel loaders, excavator and off-road dump trucks. Compactor experience preferred, but not required.

  • 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.

  • Keep equipment and work areas clean and operational

  • 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.

WHAT WE OFFER:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

  • Generous 401K Plan

  • Boot Allowance of $200.00/year

  • Safety Bonus of up to $1,800/year

  • Uniforms and all Safety gear provided

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". 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.