Top Pick Lift Truck Operator

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 :

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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