Part-Time Transfer Station Equipment Operator

Hood River Garbage , a Waste Connections company, is looking for a Part-Time Transfer Station Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team.

Starting wage is $34.98/HR with an increase to $36.20/HR after 90-days pending a positive performance review.

Schedule: Part-Time Monday, Tuesday & Saturday.

Safety Sensitive Position: Yes

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Greet and direct all customers and employees upon entry of the transfer station.

• Safely and efficiently operate work truck, forklift, backhoe , and/or front-end loader .

• Measure trucks in and out and calculating payments for customers.

• Track measurement information in computer system.

• Ensuring that incoming garbage loads are safe and do not contain any inappropriate material.

• Work on your feet outside throughout your shift.

• Performs full clerical and general office duties.

• Assisting with office duties, filing and paperwork as needed.

• Ensure that customers and employees conduct all business in a safe manner and wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.

• Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.

• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• This position requires a Valid Drivers License & Clean Motor Vehicle Report.

• Ability to operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently.

• Knowledge of light and heavy equipment operation and maintenance.

• Must be dependable with an ability to lead.

• Ability to work in all weather conditions.

• Ability to lift 50+ lbs repeatedly throughout the day.

• This is a physical job working in a covered area as well as outdoors in all weather conditions.

• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.

• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term disability, life insurance, & 401K.

• Great management team!

• The garbage industry is very stable and we provide year round work.

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.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". A link to our benefits overview can be found here: https://careers.wasteconnections.com/us/en/benefits.

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.