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SalarySanitary Disposal, a Waste Connections Company, is looking to hire a HeavyEquipment Operator to join the team at our Hermiston, Oregon.
This is a full-time, year-round position. A typical schedule for this position is Wednesday- Sunday 7:30am-5:30PM (Wednesday-Friday) 8:30am-5:30Pm (Saturday and Sunday) with occasional overtime as needed, approximately 40–45-hour work week.
Rate of pay is $27.56/Hour
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Minimum of 3 Years efficiently operating 938 CAT Front End Loader, Excavator, Backhoe, Forklifts and Yard Truck 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.
Job Duties:
- As an Operator/ Laborer of the transfer station, assist operators and site manager with records and maintains a daily operation record, per facility requirements.
- Flagging & directing traffic as it comes through site.
- Ensure the cleanliness and upkeep of the facility is maintained in a safe and professional manner. General site cleanup
- Perform assigned duties working at the transfer station.
- 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.
- Have at least 2 years of work experience as well as a stable work history
- Manual labor includes paper picking, keeping the facility clean and presentable.
- Operates front-end loader, skid steer, forklift and excavators for general site preparation, landscaping, and related assignments.
- Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
- Perform Grounds Maintenance/Landscaping.
- Perform general office maintenance and repairs including painting and janitorial work.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
- Promoting continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
- Interacting with customers and Waste Connections employees to determine safe and environmentally sound solutions to service issues.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to operate Heavy Equipment.
- Knowledge of light and Heavy Equipment operation and maintenance.
- Must be dependable with an ability to lead.
- Ability to work schedule 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.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Competitive pay
- Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term disability, life insurance, & 401K.
- Yarly Boot Allowance
- Great management team!
- Garbage is very stable, and we work year round.
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/why-waste-connections
