Heavy Equipment Operator

Waste Connections, Inc.; Alvarado (TX); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Equipment Operator to join their team at a landfill in Alvarado, Texas. This role involves operating various light equipment, including compactors and dozers, to manage landfill operations effectively. Candidates with prior landfill experience will have an advantage, but training is available for the right individuals. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and the opportunity to work in a dynamic outdoor environment. Join a company that values teamwork and safety while providing excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K retirement plan

Long term disability

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience operating light equipment preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills for good customer service.

Responsibilities

• Spreading and compacting trash using a compactor.
• Excavating soil and maintaining haul roads.

Skills

Operating light equipment

Customer service skills

Teamwork

Ability to work outdoors

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Compactor

Dozer

Excavator

Grader

Job description

We are looking for an Equipment Operator to join the team at Turkey Creek Landfill in Alvarado, Texas. Previous landfill or waste experience would be a huge plus, but willing to train the right candidate.

Pay: $20.00-$24.00/hr. 55+ hours/week.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Spreading and compacting trash using a Compactor
• Spreading daily cover using a Dozer
• Excavating soil using an Excavator
• Maintaining haul roads using a Grader
• Hauling soil
• Assist with other duties around the Landfill.

WORKING 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:

• Operate several pieces of light equipment throughout the work day.
• Work in a fast-paced, team environment
• Work outdoors in all types of weather
• Follow safe operating practices
• Learn and use interpersonal skills relating to good customer service
• Write and comprehend reports well enough to complete daily assignments
• Have one year of previous experience operating light equipment
• Previous landfill experience is a plus BUT not required!

Please apply online at www.wasteconnections.com

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.