Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator
Company: Waste Connections
Location: Boardman
Posted on: January 22, 2023
Job Description:
Finley Buttes Landfill, a Waste Connections Company is currently
hiring for a full time Year round Heavy Equipment Operator to work
at our Landfill in Boardman, Oregon. The Position:We are looking
for asafety mindedHeavy Equipment Operatorto join the team at our
Finley Buttes Landfill location inBoardman, OR. Landfill Compactor
or Bulldozer experience would be a huge plus! Working Schedule will
be Monday through Friday 5:30am to 3:30pm with occasional Saturdays
as need be. Highly Competitive Wage!DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ability to efficiently operate bulldozers, wheel loaders,
excavator and off road dump trucks. Compactor experiencepreferred,
but not required.
- 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.
- A typical schedule for this position is Monday-Friday
5:30am-3:30pm with an occasional Saturday as needed, 45 hour work
week.
- 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 1 year of experience that is directly related to the
duties and responsibilities specified.
- Basic knowledge of computer skills.What we offer:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
- 401K
- Yearly Boot Allowance of $200.00 Per Year
- Yearly Safety Bonus of up to $1,800
- Uniforms and High Viability Safety gear providedTo 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".Waste
Connections is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
(Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran)
Keywords: Waste Connections, Yakima , Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator, Other , Boardman, Washington
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