• Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer

    Waste Connections (Clearlake, CA)


    **Quackenbush Resource, a Waste Connections Company,** is currently hiring for a full time **Equipment Operator/Laborer** to work out of our site in **Clearlake, CA** !

     

    Schedule** varies, maintaining a **40 hour work week** with **Thursdays and Sundays off** . **Mondays will be onsite in Lakeport, CA.

     

    **Starting pay is $20 per hour** . The pay range for this job category is $20-$24 per hour.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    + Ability to efficiently operate screeners, loaders, excavator and other equipment as needed.

    + Assists in the scale house, greeting customers and data entry in the computer system.

    + 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.

    + Sorting trash from green waste loads.

    + General laborer duties as assigned.

    + 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.

    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 is required.

    + Ability to operate heavy equipment is required.

    + 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.

    What you’ll get from us:

    + Competitive Compensation

    + 401(K) with company match; let us help you save for your future

    + Healthcare; Medical, Dental, Vision

    + Perks, perks, perks! Employee Assistance Mental Health Program, Emergency Travel Assistance, Prepaid Legal Plan, Scholarship Opportunities for kids, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Relief Fund

    + Insurance: Life, Short Term/Long Term Disability

     

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