Landfill Laborer – Heavy Equipment Operator Boardman, Oregon

Waste Connections, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in waste management is seeking a full-time Landfill Laborer in Boardman, Oregon. The ideal candidate will operate heavy machinery, perform vehicle inspections, and maintain cleanliness and safety at the landfill site. With a focus on safety and stability, this position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and a 401K plan with matching.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

401K with matching

Boot Allowance of $200.00/year

Safety Bonus of up to $1,800/year

Uniforms and all Safety gear provided

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience related to specified duties.
• Basic knowledge of computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment efficiently and safely.
• Perform routine maintenance on vehicles.
• Promote continuous improvement of workplace safety.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Vehicle inspection

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Finley Buttes Landfill, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a full time, safety minded Landfill Laborer to work at our site in Boardman, Oregon.Join a team that takes safety seriously and offers real career stability. We’re hiring a Full-Time Landfill Laborer to safely operate heavy equipment (dozers, loaders, excavators, off-road dump trucks) at our Boardman, OR landfill. If you like working outdoors, getting your hands dirty, and being part of a hard-working crew—this is the job for you.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Mandatory Every-Other Saturday Shifts) Rate of pay is $28.87/HR
Safety Sensitive Position: YES

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to efficiently and safely operate bulldozers, wheel loaders, excavator and off-road dump trucks. Compactor experience preferred, but not required.

• Performs routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles such as checking oil, water, and tires.

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

• Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.

• Keep equipment and work areas clean and operational

• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds.

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

• Ability to operate heavy equipment is required.

• Knowledge of basic computer skills.

• Knowledge of light and heavy equipment operation and maintenance.

• Knowledge of basic vehicle inspection and maintenance including tire pressure, checking oil and water levels.

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

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum 1 year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

• Basic knowledge of computer skills.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

• 401K with matching

• Boot Allowance of $200.00/year

• Safety Bonus of up to $1,800/year

• Uniforms and all Safety gear provided

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/why-waste-connections

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