• Heavy Equipment Operator

    Waste Connections (Vancouver, WA)


    Central Transfer & Recycle Center (CRC)** , a Waste Connections company, is looking to hire a highly motivated & safety driven, **Heavy Equipment Operator,** to work at our **Transfer Station** in **Vancouver, WA.

     

    Pay range is **$28-$29/HR DOE**

     

    Schedule is **Wednesday-Sunday**

     

    Shift is **10:00 AM to Close (6:30 PM or 7:30 PM)** with some overtime as needed.

     

    Safety Sensitive: **Yes**

     

    Qualified candidates must have **938 CAT Loader, 308 CAT Excavator, Forklift, Backhoe, Yard Truck** and **53ft chassis/** **Trailer** experience.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    + **REQUIRES** ability to efficiently & safely operate **938 CAT Loader, 308 CAT Excavator, Forklift, Backhoe, Yard Truck** and **53ft chassis/** **Trailer** experience.

    + 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.

    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 500-hours** of **Heavy Equipment Operating** experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

    + Heavy Equipment Operating certification from an accredited trade school **_preferred_** .

    + Basic knowledge of computer skills.

    + Pre-employment requirements for this safety sensitive position include **drug panel screening, motor vehicle report, &** **criminal background check.**

     

    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.

     

    Washington Wage Range for this position is $28/HR - $29/HR