General Laborer and Equipment Operator - Waste Connections

**Finley Buttes Landfill, a Waste Connections Company is currently hiring for a full time Year round Landfill Laborer to work at our site in Boardman, Oregon.** **The Position:** **We are looking for a safety minded** **individual to join the team at our Finley Buttes Landfill location in** **Boardman, OR.** **Landfill Compactor or Bulldozer experience would be a huge plus!** **Working Schedule will be Monday- Friday 5:00am-3:30 PM Or 7am-5Pm with Mandatory Every Other Saturday work.** **Starting Wage is $25.12/HR.** **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** **Ability to efficiently operate bulldozers, wheel loaders, excavator and off road dump trucks. Compactor experience** **_preferred_** **, 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 5:00am-3:30pm OR 7am-5Pm with Mandatory (Every Other Saturday) shifts.** **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.** + **Safety Sensitive Position: Yes** **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 provided** **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** **Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.**