Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator

• Waste Connections
• is searching for our next All-Star
• Heavy Equipment Operator
• to join us at
• West Van Materials Recovery Center
• (6601 NW Old Lower River Rd, Vancouver, WA 98660). Starting rate of pay is
• $29.00 / HR
• . Schedule is : +
• Tuesday Friday
• 10 : 00 AM 6 : 30 PM (or until close) +
• Saturday
• 7 : 30 AM - 4 : 00 PM (or until close) 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
• WHAT WE OFFER :
• Yearly Safety Bonuses + Yearly Boot Allowance + Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits + Paid Time off + 401k Program + Year Round Full Time Stable Work