Heavy Equipment Operator
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Job overview
Waste Connections is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator. Waste Connections is seeking experienced, safety-conscious Equipment Operators for the Post Oak Landfill in Luling, TX. The role involves operating various heavy equipment for waste management and site maintenance. While previous landfill or waste experience is a plus, the company is willing to train the right candidate. The position is full-time, working Monday through Friday with occasional Saturdays.
Key focus areas include Perform maintenance around the site and facilities as needed, Spread and compact trash using a Compactor, and Spread daily cover using a Dozer.
Successful candidates bring Must Demonstrate Ability To Learn Equipment, Must Use Personal Protection Equipment, and Must Work In Team Environment. Important skills include Operate Compactor, Operate Dozer, Operate Excavator, Operate D6 Or Bigger, Learn And Independently Operate Equipment, and Care And Use Of PPE. Preferred (not required): Driving Forklift and Driving Articulated Dump Truck.
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Full job description
We are currently seeking experienced safety-conscious Equipment Operators to join the team at Post Oak Landfill in Luling, TX . Previous landfill or waste experience would be a huge plus , but willing to train the right candidate.
The position is a Day Shift working Monday through Friday start time 6am-5:30pm 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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Spreading and compacting trash using a Compactor
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Spreading daily cover using a Dozer
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Excavating soil using an Excavator
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Hauling soil
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
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Experience driving forklift, dozer, or articulated dump 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
MUST BE ABLE TO OPERATE A D6 OR BIGGER
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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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