Communication Skills, Construction, English Language, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Excavator, Forklift, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Identify Issues, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Operational Support, Operations, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Quarrying, Safety Process, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Time Management
Pay:$26.00-$26.50 per hour (DOE) with regular wage increases
Schedule:Monday-Friday, 6:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (5-7 hours of overtime per week as needed)
This is a handson, outdoor position at our transfer station. You'll operatefront loadersandskid steers, help keep work areas clean and organized, and follow safety standards that protect you and your team.
At Waste Connections, we value people who show up, work safely, treat others with respect, and take pride in doing the job right. We know great employees come from different backgrounds in industrial operations-if your experience is recent and handson with heavy equipment, we encourage you to apply.
What You'll Do (DaytoDay Responsibilities)
Safely operatefront loadersandskid steersto support daily site operations
Conduct dailyequipment inspections, identify issues, and report maintenance needs promptly
Maintain clean, organized, and hazardfree work areas and workstations
Follow company safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements at all times
Communicate clearly with team members and supervisors to meet operational goals
Take direction from senior employees and adapt to changing assignments or equipment needs on short notice
What Success Looks Like (Signals That You'll Thrive Here)
You take safety seriously and follow procedures consistently
You can operate heavy equipment independently and stay situationally aware in active yards
You're reliable: strong attendance, on time, and ready to work
You communicate clearly, support your teammates, and handle changes calmly
You maintain equipment care habits (checks, reporting, basic upkeep)
Work Environment & Physical Expectations
Outdoor work in all weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, wind)
Frequent standing, walking, climbing stairs, and getting in/out of equipment
Ability to lift 50+ pounds unassisted regularly
Exposure to dust, noise, odors, uneven terrain, and moving equipment traffic
Required Qualifications
Minimum of 2 years of recent, handsonheavy equipment operationexperience in an industrial environment (e.g., transfer station, landfill, construction site, quarry, or similar)
Verifiable experience operatingfront loadersandskid steerssafely and independently.
Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted regularly and perform physical job duties throughout the shift
Ability to work outdoors yearround and maintain strongsituational awarenessin active work areas
Proven commitment to safety: consistent PPE use, adherence to procedures, and safe operating practices
Ability to read, speak, and understand English for safetycritical communication, training, and coordination; Spanish is a plus
Reliable attendance and ability to work scheduled hours, including 5-7 hours of overtime per week as operations require
Willingness to take direction from senior employees and adapt to changing assignments or equipment on short notice
SafetySensitive Position: Yes
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in transfer station or landfill operations
Ability to operate multiple equipment types (e.g., excavator, yard goat/hostling, forklift) safely and independently
Documented experience working in safetysensitive environments and following safety policies
Strongteam communicationand coordination skills in fastpaced, changing conditions
Familiarity with dailyequipment inspectionsand reporting maintenance issues promptly
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
WasteConnections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.W
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