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Waste Connections, Inc.

Equipment Operator

Waste Connections, Inc., Florida, New York, United States

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6472-Heart of Florida Landfilltime type:

Full timeposted on:

Posted Todayjob requisition id:

R-94954We are currently seeking experienced safety-conscious ****Equipment Operators**** to join the team at **Heart of Florida Landfill in Lake Panasoffkee, FL**. Previous landfill or waste experience would be a huge *plus*, but willing to train the right candidate.*Th***e p*osition is a Day Shift working Monday through Friday with occasional Saturdays working 45-55 hours a week. Pay Range for this position is $24-$26+ DOE.*****DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:***** Perform Maintenance around the site and facilities as needed* Spreading and compacting trash using a Compactor* Spreading daily cover using a Dozer* Excavating soil using an Excavator* Hauling soil**W**ORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:***** The work environment is an outdoor landfill setting. The employee will work near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibrations. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Areas are clean, ventilated, and well lit.****MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:***** Experience driving forklift, dozer, or articulated dump truck *preferred** Must demonstrate ability to learn and independently operate equipment used at facility* Must become proficient in the care and use of all site specific, facility required Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)* Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily* Able to work outside in all weather conditions* Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. repeatedly***Apply today*** **and Connect with Your Future!**We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement.*****Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veterans)*****# Waste Connections is an integrated solid waste services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services in mostly exclusive and secondary markets. Our goal is to create an environment where self-directed, empowered employees strive to consistently fulfill our constituent commitments and seek to create positive impacts through interactions with customers, communities, and fellow employees.OUR PEOPLE MEAN EVERYTHING TO US

Waste Connections is always working to protect the health of the communities we serve, and we are grateful for the hard work and dedication that you bring to your job every day. Working here means you are a safety-minded individual who is making important contributions on a daily basis that will make a positive impact on those around you. We appreciate that you are a person of integrity who takes pride in the work you do.# **Our Opportunities**BUILD TALENT FROM WITHIN

People who want to gain valuable professional experience will find that Waste Connections is a fantastic place to work. You’ll enjoy the opportunity for beneficial training and professional development opportunities that can help enhance your skills and lead the way to a more promising future.LET’S REALIZE YOUR GOALS TOGETHER

Bring your passion to succeed and you’ll quickly discover that great opportunities are all around you. At Waste Connections, you’ll thrive if you are friendly, dedicated, and prefer a work hard/play hard culture that is focused on maintaining our reputation as the premier waste services company in the markets we serve. #J-18808-Ljbffr