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Recycling Center Equipment Operator

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Waste Connections

Los Rnchs Abq, NM (In Person)

$44,720 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 6 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/19/2026

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Job Description

We're seeking a skilled and dependable Equipment Operator to join our team at our Albuquerque recycling plant . If you have experience operating heavy machinery and are passionate about sustainability, we'd love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
Operate a Front end loader as your primary equipment. Occasionally operate a Forklift , baler , and other machinery including trucks and smaller equipment. Support daily operations to ensure efficient recycling processes.
Schedule :
Four 12 hour shifts per week.
Workdays:
Monday-Friday , with one weekday off , Sunday off , and a rotating Saturday .
Start time:
5:00 AM - 4:30
PM Compensation :
$20.00 - $23.00/hour , depending on experience (DOE)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
Pushing recyclables onto an incline belt Loading recycle materials in a hopper Loading, dump trucks, open top trailers, pushing up piles of yard debris, rubble Responsible for equipment inspection Assisting customers and employees as needed .
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
Proven experience in operating Forklifts and Balers Ability to be self-directed as well as work in a team environment Ability to work in all weather conditions Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screen To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at w ww.careers.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". Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.