Heavy equipment Operator Longview, WA

Waste Control, a Waste Connections company is looking to hire a full time, year-roundHeavy Equipment Operatorat our MRF in Longview, Washington.

The Starting rate of pay is $25.11/HR.

The Schedule will be:

4 Days on, 3 Days off -3 Days on, -4 Days off. Every other Wednesday and every Thursday through Saturday Starting at 6:00am-5:30Pm (With Overtime Often. Average work week is (45-48 Hours a week)

**Front loader, excavator and forklift experience Required**

Safety sensitive. Yes

What we offer to you:

• YearlySafetyBonuses

• Yearly Boot allowances

• Competitive compensation

• Performance-based career growth potential

• Medical, dental, vision insurance plans

• Income Protection Plans (Life Insurance, Short Term/Long Term Disability)

• 401(k)

• Flexible Spending Account

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Emergency Travel Assistance

• Prepaid Legal Plan

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

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

• Promotes continuous improvement ofworkplace safetyand environmental practices.

• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

• Works well with the public

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 such asFront End Loader, Fork Lift, and other Heavy Equipment.

• Knowledge of basic computer skills.

• Knowledge of light andheavy equipment operationand maintenance.

• Knowledge of basicvehicle inspectionand maintenance including tire pressure, checking oil and water levels.

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

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 Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran)

Washington state Wage range for Current and New Hires is $25.11-29.00/HR