Central Transfer & Recycle Center (CRC) , a Waste Connections company, is looking to hire a highly motivated & safety driven, Heavy Equipment Operator, to work at our CentralTransfer Station in Vancouver, WA.
Pay range is $28.00/HR with and increase to $29.00/HR after 90-days pending a positive performance review.
Schedule is Wednesday-Sunday
Shift is
+ 10:00 AM – 6:30 PMWednesday, Thursday, Friday
+ 8:00 AM - 4:30 PMSaturday, Sunday
Safety Sensitive: Yes
Qualified candidates must have 938 CAT Loader, 308 CAT Excavator, Forklift, Backhoe, Yard Truck and 53ft chassis/Trailer experience.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ REQUIRES ability to efficiently & safely operate 938 CAT Loader, 308 CAT Excavator, Forklift, Backhoe, Yard Truck and 53ft chassis/Trailer experience.
+ 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 500-hours of Heavy Equipment Operating experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
+ Heavy Equipment Operating certification from an accredited trade school _preferred_ .
+ Basic knowledge of computer skills.
+ Pre-employment requirements for this safety sensitive position include drug panel screening, motor vehicle report, &criminal background check.
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/us/en/benefits.
Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.