Heavy Equipment Operator . Rogue Waste Systems —

Dry Creek Landfill Location:

6261 Dry Creek Rd.,

Eagle Point, OR Work Schedule:

8-10hrs/day (OT as needed) Scheduled within Landfill internal operating hours: Monday

• Saturday. 6:30 AM.
• 6:00 P.M.
• Additional work on other days may be required as needed.

Workday includes 30 minute, unpaid, meal period and two paid 15 minute breaks. .

Wage:

$23.00

• 28.00/hr Generous Paid Time Off Growth opportunities
• We pride ourselves on promoting from within We offer benefits that can be customized to meet your family's needs, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental voluntary plans, wellness programs, and online discounts.

Perks, perks, perks! Employee Assistance Program, Scholarship Opportunities for kids, Employee Stock Purchase Plan Retirement Plan with company match

Insurance:

Life, Short Term/Long Term Disability .

Drug and alcohol testing:

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and random selection drug and alcohol testing per DOT requirements and Company policy. . Responsible for the efficient and effective operation and daily maintenance of heavy equipment used in a landfill operation; spotting, screening and removing unwanted and recyclable materials from the landfill; and maintaining positive customer and employee relations. . Key Position Responsibilities Operate and maintain assigned equipment

• Rips, moves, loads and places solid waste material, rock and dirt.
• Cleans cabs, tracks, wheels, teeth and other components of machinery.

Spots, screens and removes unwanted and recyclable materials. Identifies waste materials inappropriate to the landfill and removes them to an appropriate location. Assists landfill spotters and gate attendant in maintaining a presentable landfill organization and appearance. Participate in and support training and initiatives to improve service quality, safety, customer and employee relations, and operational efficiency and effectiveness. Knowledge and practical skill to safely and efficiently operate large heavy equipment including but not limited to dozer, compactor, excavator, articulated dump truck and water trucks. Assist in the operation of the Columbia Tipper. Required to work in compliance with all Landfill required permits. . Position Requirements A Valid Driver's License with Clean Driving Record Class B driver's license OR the ability to obtain a Class B driver's license within 6 months. Legible handwriting, ability to carry out oral and written instructions, and read equipment instruction manuals in English. Follow all required safety policies and procedures. Ability to work safely alone and with others. Developing time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner. Ability to work at a fast pace, responding to multiple tasks at the same time. Comfortable using smart phone and tablet technology to record daily activities and communicate with team. Works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness. Demonstrates good decision-making skills. .

Essential Functions:

Tolerance to work in extreme weather and environmental conditions

• temperature ranges from below freezing to over 110 degrees, rain and snow, wind, dust and mud.

Ability to lift up to 65 pounds by hand, and work with others and/or machines to lift heavier objects. Back, leg, arm and shoulder strength required to clean wire, heavy cable, dirt and other debris while working in awkward positions from operational components of the equipment on a daily basis. Requires use of various hand tools including shovels, picks, etc. Capacity to operate the equipment for up to 3 hours at a time, and between 4 and 11 1/2 hours in a workday. Mobility to repeatedly access and egress the heavy equipment on all types of flat and sloped terrain, as well as bend, twist and extend the body during equipment operation to observe the operation of the machine and its immediate surrounds. Strength and coordination in the feet, legs, hands and arms to operate the controls while being jarred and jostled in the cab of the equipment and experiencing sudden vertical changes in position. Ability to safely climb on and off of heavy equipment in order to operate, clean and inspect. Ability to walk/stand on uneven cell of solid waste with a slope of up to 50% or a 2:1 slope in order to deploy plastic cover material. Complete and pass random drug and alcohol tests in accord with DOT and company standards. .

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Candidates for employment must meet position requirements, pass pre-employment examinations including: Background Check Driving Record (MVR) DOT physical DOT Physical . To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.wasteconnections.com. . Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status. #ACBoost