• Wasco County Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator

    Waste Connections (The Dalles, OR)


    Wasco County Landfill, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a full-time Heavy Equipment Operator to work in The Dalles, Oregon.

     

    Schedule is Monday - Friday, occasional work on Saturday depending on business needs.

     

    Shift is: 4:45am-3pm Or 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

     

    Starting wage is $25.12/HR

     

    Safety Sensitive: **Yes**

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    + Ability to efficiently 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.

    + Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

     

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    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, 401K

    + Yearly Boot Allowance of $200.00/YEAR

    + Yearly Safety Bonus of up to $1,800/YEAR

    + Uniforms and High Viability 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.