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)

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