Equipment Operator
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Job overview
Waste Connections is hiring an Equipment Operator. Waste Connections is seeking an experienced and safety-conscious Equipment Operator to join their team at the Canton Transfer Station in Canton, TX. The position involves operating various equipment, performing site maintenance, and communicating with the team. The role requires working outdoors in all weather conditions for 45-55 hours a week, Monday through Friday with occasional Saturdays.
Key focus areas include Perform maintenance around the site and facilities as needed, Operate Dozers, Excavators, Compactors, along with trucks and smaller Equipment, and Work outside in all weather conditions.
Successful candidates bring Lift At Least 50 Lbs, Independent Equipment Operation, and Team Environment Collaboration. Important skills include Operating Dozers, Operating Excavators, Operating Compactors, Operating Trucks, Operating Smaller Equipment, and Customer Service. Preferred (not required): Driving Forklift, Driving Dozer, and Driving Articulated Dump Truck.
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Full job description
We are currently seeking experienced safety-conscious Equipment Operator to join the team at our Canton Transfer Station , Canton TX . Previous landfill or waste experience would be a huge plus , but willing to train the right candidate.
Th e p osition is a Day Shift working Monday through Friday with occasional Saturdays working 45-55 hours a week.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Perform Maintenance around the site and facilities as needed
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Operating Dozers, Excavators, Compactors, along with trucks and smaller Equipment
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Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions
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Customer Serviceand must be able to communicate with your team
W ORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:
- The work environment is an outdoor landfill setting. The employee will work near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibrations. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Areas are clean, ventilated, and well lit.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
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Experience driving forklift,dozer, or articulateddump truck preferred
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Must demonstrate ability to learn and independently operate equipment used at facility
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Must become proficient in the care and use of all site specific, facility required Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
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Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily
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Able to work outside in all weather conditions
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Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. repeatedly
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We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement.
Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.
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