Equipment Operator

Waste Connections, Inc.; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Waste Connections, a leading integrated services company, seeks a heavy equipment operator. The role involves operating various equipment, performing maintenance, and promoting safety practices. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in equipment operation, coupled with a commitment to safety and service excellence.

Benefits

Healthcare; Medical, Dental, Vision

401(K) with company match

Employee Assistance Mental Health Program

Emergency Travel Assistance

Scholarship Opportunities for kids

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Insurance: Life, Short Term/Long Term Disability

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience running heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment operation and maintenance.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operating heavy equipment such as bulldozers and wheel loaders.
• Performing routine inspection and maintenance on equipment.
• Promoting workplace safety and environmental practices.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety procedures

Continuous improvement

Job description

Why Choose Us?

We are Waste Connections, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. We’re proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture. One where self-directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day.

Our priority is to make sure we hire safe equipment operators that care about the safety of our team and the service provided to our customers. As a heavy equipment operator with us the minimum responsibilities are:

• Operating heavy equipment such as: bulldozers, wheel loaders, motor grader, scraper, and compactors.
• Performing routine inspection and maintenance on equipment.
• Promoting continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Interacting with customers and Waste Connections employees to determinesafe and environmentally sound solutions toserviceissues.

What we need from you:

• 2+ years’ experience running heavy equipment
• Knowledge of heavy equipment operation and maintenance.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.

What you’ll get from us:

• Competitive Compensation
• 401(K) with company match; let us help you save for your future
• Healthcare; Medical, Dental, Vision
• Perks, perks, perks! Employee Assistance Mental Health Program, Emergency Travel Assistance, Prepaid Legal Plan, Scholarship Opportunities for kids, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Relief Fund
• Insurance: Life, Short Term/Long Term Disability

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