Heavy Equipment Operator

Quackenbush Resource, a Waste Connections Company, is currently hiring for a full time Equipment Operator to work out of our site in Clearlake, CA!

Schedule is Monday through Saturday, maintaining a 40 hour work week. Starting pay is $20 per hour. The pay range for this job category is $20-$24 per hour.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to efficiently operate screeners, loaders, excavator and other equipment as needed.
• Assists with the scale house as needed.
• 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.
• 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.

Apply todayand Connect with Your Future!

We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement.