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Part-Time Transfer Attendant/Heavy Equipment Operator
Part-Time Transfer Attendant/Heavy Equipment OperatorWaste Connections • Hood River, OR, United States
Part-Time Transfer Attendant / Heavy Equipment Operator

Part-Time Transfer Attendant / Heavy Equipment Operator

Waste Connections • Hood River, OR, United States
5 days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description

Hood River Garbage , a Waste Connections company, is looking for a safety focused Part-Time Transfer Attendant / Heavy Equipment Operator to join the team in Hood River, Oregon.

Starting wage is $34.98 / HR ( with an increase to $36.20 after 6-months of employment pending a positive performance review)

Schedule : Monday, Tuesday, & Friday

Shift : 8 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM

Safety Sensitive Position : Yes

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Greet and direct all customers and employees upon entry of the transfer station.
  • Safely and efficiently operate forklift, backhoe , and / or front-end loader .
  • Measure trucks in and out and calculating payments for customers.
  • Track measurement information in computer system.
  • Ensuring that incoming garbage loads are safe and do not contain any inappropriate material.
  • Work on your feet outside throughout your shift.
  • Assisting with office duties, filing and paperwork as needed.
  • Ensure that customers and employees conduct all business in a safe manner and wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • Ensure 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.

REQUIREMENTS :

  • Ability to operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently.
  • Knowledge of light and heavy equipment operation and maintenance.
  • Must be dependable with an ability to lead.
  • Ability to work in all weather conditions.
  • Ability to lift 50+ lbs repeatedly throughout the day.
  • This is a physical job working in a covered area as well as outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
  • Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
  • To be eligible for employment, candidate must pass a criminal background check, & drug panel screening as well as have an acceptable motor vehicle report.

    • WHAT WE OFFER :

  • Great management team!
  • Work Hard, Play Hard culture!
  • The garbage industry is very stable and we provide year round 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.

    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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