Yard Jockey

Summary: Moves recycled material with the use of various material handling equipment to facilitate the recycling process from the dumping position to the conveyor line and move competed bails to either a staging area or trailers.

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Moves recycled material as directed or instructed for processing.

Is a team player and able to work well with other employees.

Able to work 12 hours days, 4 days a week, Occasional Saturdays

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance and talk or hear, the employee is regularly required use hands, finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; The employee is frequently required to sit in order to operate material moving equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up less than 30 pounds and frequently lift and/or move less than 5 pounds. The employee may occasionally pull up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include seeing objects being handled and other employees on the floor. Will handle broom and other devices in order to assist in daily cleanup of facility.

Qualifications:

* To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

* The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions. Ability to effectively present information to other employees of the organization. May communicate in English or Spanish.

* 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.