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Waste Connections
Heavy Equipment Operator
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What they do
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.
$53,887 / year median in Texas
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Join
- Waste Connections
- as a
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- at our Landfill in Angleton, TX named Seabreeze Landfill. In this position you will be operating our Dozers, Excavators, Compactor, along with trucks and smaller equipment at our solid waste landfill. Click Here to view Welcome to Waste Connections (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYbqEqQZsEU)
- Join Our Team
- +
CULTURE:
It's a Great place to work! We work in an environment where empowered, self-directed all-stars know what they do is important. +INTEGRITY:
Our definition is "saying what you will do and then doing it!" We keep our promises to our customers and our employees. +RESPECT:
We show respect for our customers and fellow employees. Respect for ourselves grows through all the hard work and great service we provide to the communities we are privileged to serve. •?️Job Duties:
- + Spreading and compacting trash using a compactor + Spreading daily cover using a Dozer + Excavating soil using an excavator + Maintaining haul roads using a grader + Hauling soil + Work in a fast paced, team environment + Follow safe operating practices + Learn and use interpersonal skills relating to good customer service
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT
+ Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 60 pounds. + The employee is exposed to outside weather, including frequent wet and/or humid conditions, as well as exposure to fumes and vibration. Noise level is usually moderate.- ✅
Requirements:
- + Valid driver's license. + Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English.
What We Offer:
- + 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". \#ACOperator
- Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.