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Waste Connections
Heavy Equipment Operator
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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An Operating Engineer or Heavy Equipment Operator drives and operates heavy equipment used in quarries, construction sites, landfills, refuse and recycling centers, or ports. Heavy Equipment may include, but is not limited to, bulldozers, excavators, paving equipment and pile drivers.
$54,776 / year median in Illinois
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Heavy Equipment Operator Waste Connections - 3.1 Rockford, IL Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Outdoor work experience Full Job Description Winnebago Landfill is looking for a safety conscious Heavy Equipment Operator to join the team in Rockford, IL. In this position you will be operating equipment such as bulldozers, wheel loaders, excavators, off road dump trucks, and other types of equipment as needed. You will be responsible for routine inspection and maintenance on the equipment such as checking oil, water, and tires. This is a physical job working outside in all weather conditions. Work schedule is a rotating 4 days of 10 hour shifts. What We Offer - Good pay, family benefits, 401k, vacation and a great management team. Garbage is very stable and we work year round. Job Requirements - Ability to lift 50lbs repeatedly throughout the day. Ability to work outside in all weather conditions. Apply today and Connect with Your Future!