Transfer Station Dozer / Loader Equipment Operator - Waste Connections

Waste Connections in Vancouver, WA is looking to hire a full time year round Heavy Equipment Operator at our Transfer station in Vancouver, Washington. We are looking for a safety minded **Heavy Equipment Operator** to join the team. **Starting rate of pay is $28.00/HR.** **Hours will be Monday, Tuesday and -Friday 10am-6:30pm, and Saturday and Sunday 6am-4:30Pm with** **(Wednesday and Thursday off).** **Qualified candidates must have Front End Loader, Excavator and Yard Truck and trailer Experience.** **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** + **Ability to efficiently operate 938 CAT Front End Loader,** **Excavator, Backhoe, Forklifts and Kalamar Yard Truck with 48 foot Trailer (Onsite Only),** **and** **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 1+ year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. + Basic knowledge of computer skills. **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** ? **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.** **Washington State Wage Range is $28.00-30.00/HR for New and existing employees.**