Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator

Rogue Waste Systems - Rogue Transfer Station / Dry Creek Landfill

Work Schedule : Formal workweek is from Monday - Saturday. 6 : 30 AM. - 6 : 00 P.M. 8-10hrs / day depending upon service demand.

Overtime as needed.

Wages : $25.00-$27.00 / hr

Employee Status : Non-Union / Non-Exempt

Probationary Period : 90 Days

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".

Responsible for the efficient and effective operation and daily maintenance of heavy equipment used for operation; spotting, screening and removing unwanted and recyclable materials; and maintaining positive customer and employee relations.

Key Position Responsibilities

Operate and maintain assigned equipment

Rips, moves, loads and places solid waste material, rock and dirt.

Cleans cabs, tracks, wheels, teeth and other components of machinery.

• Spots, screens and removes unwanted and recyclable materials.
• Identifies waste materials inappropriate to the landfill and removes them to an appropriate location. Assists spotters and attendants in maintaining a presentable organization and appearance.
• Participate in and support training and initiatives to improve service quality, safety, customer and employee relations, and operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Knowledge and practical skill to safely and efficiently operate large heavy equipment including but not limited to dozer, compactor, excavator, articulated dump truck and water trucks.
• Yard and facility maintenance including debris and clean up
• Spotting Trucks
• Required to work in compliance with all required permits.
• Various utility tasks as needed
• Learning the operations of transfer station
• Specific duties can change on the daily basis as operation needs change

Position Requirements

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

Candidates for employment must meet position requirements, pass pre-employment examinations including :

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application atwww.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".

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