• Top Pick Lift Truck Operator

    Waste Connections (Portland, OR)


    **Northwest Container Services (NWCS)** , a Waste Connections company, is looking for a **Top Pick Lift Truck/** **H** **eavy Equipment Operator** to join our rail yard in Portland, OR.

     

    NWCS is an intermodal train yard that specializes in the storage, repair, and train movement of 20-foot, 40-foot, 45-foot, 48-foot, and 53-foot containers (empty and loaded).

     

    At Northwest Container, we’re striving to create a safe working culture and to make it a great place to work.

     

    Schedule is **Monday-Friday**

     

    Shift is **7:00 AM – 3:30 PM** with opportunity for overtime.

     

    Wage is **$27.00/HR - $30.00/HR**

     

    Safety Sensitive: **Yes**

    Responsibilities:

    + Safely operate equipment, for example top-pick lift truck, forklift, yard hostler ( _requires valid drivers license_ ), etc.

    + Follow instructions and manage tasks.

    + Communicate and work as a team to assist customers and complete trains in a timely manner.

    + Complete daily pre/post trip inspection.

    + Assist in cleaning and maintaining equipment as needed.

    + Manage yard organization and communicate locations with our inbound gate clerks.

    + Direct trucks and assist in yard logistics.

    + Groundwork, including train check-in, set or pull twist locks and perform train lockdown and unlocking.

    + Use a tablet to manage and track customers in yard as well as input yard locations on equipment.

    REQUIREMENTS:

    + Minimum of **1-year Heavy Equipment Operating** experience **REQUIRED** or professional Heavy Equipment Operating certification.

    + **2-years** of **Heavy Equipment Operating** experience **PREFERRED** .

    + Valid Drivers License **REQUIRED** .

    + **Safety Sensitive** position that requires an eligble criminal background report, clean drug panel screening and acceptable motor vehicle report.

    + Strong commitment to personal safety and the safety of your team and the community we serve.

    + Desire to learn new skills and achieve excellence.

    + Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time, lift up to 50lbs. and work outdoors in all weather conditions.

    + Ability to climb, bend, and stoop to inspect containers.

     

    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/us/en/benefits**

     

    Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

     

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