Equipment Operator

Waste Connections

Plainfield, ILJob$22/hrPosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation

$22/hr

Location

Plainfield, IL

Work Authorization

Not specified

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Job overview

Waste Connections is hiring an Equipment Operator. The Equipment Operator at Groot Industries' MRF Recycling Facility in Plainfield, IL, operates various equipment such as forklifts, skid steers, and compactors. This role involves routine inspection and maintenance of equipment, including checking oil, water, and tires. The position requires working outdoors in all weather conditions and the ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly.

Key focus areas include Operate equipment such as forklifts, skid steers, compactors, and other light equipment, Perform routine inspection and maintenance on the equipment, and Check oil, water, and tires on equipment.

Preferred (not required): Operating Forklifts, Operating Skid Steers, Operating Compactors, and Equipment Inspection.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Operating ForkliftsOperating Skid SteersOperating CompactorsEquipment InspectionEquipment MaintenanceSafety Conscious

Qualifications

Ability to Lift 50lbs RepeatedlyAbility to Work Outside in All Weather Conditions

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Full job description

Groot Industries is looking for a safety conscious Equipment Operator to join the team at the MRF Recycling Facility in Plainfield, IL.

In this position you will be operating equipment such as forklifts, skid steers, compactors, and other light equipment.

You will be responsible for routine inspection and maintenance on the equipment such as checking oil, water, and tires.

Other job related duties as assigned.

This is a physical job working outside in all weather conditions.

Monday-Friday day shift with occasional Saturdays.

Pay starting at $22.00 per hour.

Job Requirements –

Ability to lift 50lbs repeatedly throughout the day.
Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.

Apply today and Connect with Your Future!

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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