Sanitary Disposal, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a full-time Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team in Hermiston, Oregon.
Scheduled work week is Wednesday - Sunday 8:00am-4:30Pm with Occasional overtime as needed, approximately 45-50 hour work week.
Starting rate of pay is $28.66/Hour
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 3 Year minimum experience efficiently operating 938 CAT Front End Loader, Skid Steer, Excavator, Backhoe, Forklift and Yard Truck.
- Compactor experiencepreferred.
- 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.
JOB DUTIES:
- As a Heavy Equipment Operator/ Laborer of the transfer station, you will assist operators and site manager with records and maintain a daily operation record, per facility requirements.
- Flagging & directing traffic as it comes through site.
- Ensure the cleanliness and upkeep of the facility is maintained in a safe and professional manner. General site cleanup.
- Perform assigned duties working at the transfer station.
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs repeatedly throughout the day.
- This is a physical job working in a covered area as well as outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Have at least 2 years of work experience as well as a stable work history.
- Manual labor includes paper picking, keeping the facility clean and presentable.
- Operates front-end loader, skid steer, forklift and excavatorsfor general site preparation, landscaping, and related assignments.
- Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
- Perform Grounds Maintenance/Landscaping.
- Perform general office maintenance and repairs including painting and janitorial work.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
- Promoting continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
- Interacting with customers and Waste Connections employees to determine safe and environmentally sound solutions to service issues.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently.
- Knowledge of light and heavy equipment operation and maintenance.
- Must be dependable with an ability to lead.
- Ability to work in all weather conditions.
- Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
- Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Competitive pay.
- Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term disability, life insurance, & 401K.
- Yearly Boot Allowance.
- Great management team!
- The garbage industry is very stable and we provide year round 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".
A link to our benefits overview can be found here: https://careers.wasteconnections.com/why-waste-connections
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Waste Connections
$28.66/Hour
life insurance, flexible benefit account, short term disability, long term disability, 401(k)
May 24, 2025