• Heavy Equipment Operator

    Waste Connections (Longview, WA)


    Waste Control** **, a Waste Connections company is looking to hire a full time,** **year-round** **Heavy** **Equipment Operator** **at our Transfer station in** **Longview, Washington.

     

    Starting Rate of pay is $34.07/hr.

     

    Starting at 3am-3Pm With Overtime Often.

     

    _The Schedule will be one of the following:_

     

    Shift A - 4 0n, 3 0ff, 3 on, 4 off; repeat. (Thursday through sat off one week, Wednesday through sat second week, repeat.

     

    Shift B – 4 off, 3 on, 3 off, 4 on; repeat ( Sunday through Wednesday off one week, Sunday through Tuesday second week, repeat

     

    _Front loader, excavator and forklift experience Preferred._

     

    This position is safety sensitive.

     

    •** **What we offer to you:

     

    Yearly** **Safety** **Bonuses

     

    Yearly Boot allowances

     

    Competitive compensation

     

    Performance-based career growth potential

     

    Medical, dental, vision insurance plans

     

    Income Protection Plans (Life Insurance, Short Term/Long Term Disability)

     

    401(k)

     

    Flexible Spending Account

     

    Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

     

    Emergency Travel Assistance

     

    Prepaid Legal Plan

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Performs routine inspection and maintenance on Equipment 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.

     

    Works well with the public

    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 such as Front End Loader, Fork Lift, and other Heavy Equipment.

     

    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.

     

    To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at** **www.careers.wasteconnections.com.

     

    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 Wage range for Current and New Hires is $34.07