Heavy Equipment Operator

We are currently seeking experienced safety-consciousEquipment Operatorsto join the team atHeart of Florida Landfill in Lake Panasoffkee, FL. Previous landfill or waste experience would be a hugeplus, but willing to train the right candidate.

The position is a Day Shift working Monday through Friday with occasional Saturdays working 45-55 hours a week. Pay Range for this position is $22-$24+ DOE.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform Maintenance around the site and facilities as needed
• Spreading and compacting trash using a Compactor
• Spreading daily cover using a Dozer
• Excavating soil using an Excavator
• Hauling soil

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• The work environment is an outdoor landfill setting. The employee will work near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibrations. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Areas are clean, ventilated, and well lit.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience driving forklift, dozer, or articulated dump truckpreferred
• Must demonstrate ability to learn and independently operate equipment used at facility
• Must become proficient in the care and use of all site specific, facility required Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
• Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily
• Able to work outside in all weather conditions
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. repeatedly

Apply todayand Connect with Your Future!

We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement.

Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veterans)