• Union Transfer Station Operator

    Waste Connections (Pendleton, OR)


    Pendleton Sanitary Service** **Inc.** is searching for our next All-Star **Heavy Equipment Operator** to join us at our transfer station in **Pendleton, OR.

     

    Starting rate of pay is **$26.06/HR** with an increase to **$26.81/HR at 6-months** of employment and increase to **$27.56/HR at 1-year** of employment.

     

    Schedule is: **Monday – Friday** , with occasional Saturday work as needed.

     

    Shift is **7:00 AM – 3:00 PM**

     

    Safety Sensitive: **Yes**

     

    Qualified candidates must have **Front End Loader, Excavator, Yard Truck** and **Trailer** experience.

     

    Position requires a **Valid Drivers License** & **Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report**

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    + **REQUIRES** ability to efficiently & safely operate **Front End Loader, Excavator, Yard Truck** and **Trailer** . Compactor experience _preferred._

    + 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.**

     

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    WHAT WE OFFER:

    + Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

    + Paid Time off

    + 401k Program

    + Year Round Full Time Stable work

     

    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.

     

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