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Waste Connections
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 Weatherford, TX. In this position you will be operating our Dozers, Excavators, Compactor, along with trucks and smaller equipment at our solid waste landfill.
WHY YOU NEED TO JOIN US
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. 🛠️Job Duties:
Spreading and compacting trash. Spreading cover using a Dozer Excavating soil using an excavator Maintaining haul roads using a grader Load waste at Transfer Station into transport trailers using wheel loader and excavator Litter picking and general labor Hauling soil Work in a fast paced, team environment Follow safe operating practices Operate D6T dozer, Wheel Loader, ADT Haul Truck, Motor Grader, Excavator, Sweeper, Water Truck, Skid SteerWORKING 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. âś…Requirements:
Valid driver's license. Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English. đź’°What We Offer:
- Full benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K match, Life Insurance)
- Consistent hours: 50-55 hrs./week, Mon-Fri + some Saturdays
- Year-round stability + safety-first culture #ACOperator Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer.