Heavy Equipment Operator

Waste Connectionsis searching for our next All-StarHeavy Equipment Operatorto join us atWest Van Materials Recovery Center(6601 NW Old Lower River Rd, Vancouver, WA 98660).

Starting rate of pay is$29.00/HR

Schedule is:

• Tuesday - Friday10:00 AM - 6:30 PM (or until close)
• Saturday7:30 AM - 4:00 PM (or until close)

Safety Sensitive:Yes

Qualified candidates must haveFront End Loader,Excavator,Yard TruckandTrailerexperience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• REQUIRESability to efficiently & safely operateFront End Loader,Excavator,Yard TruckandTrailer.Compactorexperiencepreferred.
• 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.
• Promotescontinuous improvementof 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 ofbasic computer skills.
• Knowledge of light andheavy equipment operationand 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:

• 1-YR of work experience directly related to the duties/requirements for this position.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 500-hoursofHeavy Equipment Operatingexperience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Heavy Equipment Operating certificationfrom an accredited trade schoolpreferred.
• Basic knowledge of computer skills.
• Pre-employment requirements for this safety sensitive position includedrug panel screening, motor vehicle report, &criminal background check.

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application atwww.careers.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

Washington State pay range for this position is $29.00/HR- $29.00/HR