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Heavy Equipment Operator

**Waste Connections** is searching for our next All-Star **Heavy Equipment Operator** to join us at **West Van Materials Recovery Center** (6601 NW Old Lower River Rd, Vancouver, WA 98660). Starting rate of pay is **$29.00/HR**. Schedule is: + **Tuesday Friday** 10:00 AM 6:30 PM (or until close) + **Saturday** 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM (or until close) Safety Sensitive: **Yes**. Qualified candidates must have **Front End Loader, Excavator, Yard Truck** and **Trailer** experience. Position requires a **Valid Drivers License** & **Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report**.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** + **REQUIRES** ability to efficiently & safely operate **Front End Loader, Excavator, Yard Truck** and **Trailer**. Compactor experience _preferred_. + 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 500-hours** of **Heavy Equipment Operating** experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. + Heavy Equipment Operating certification from an accredited trade school **_preferred_**. + Basic knowledge of computer skills. + Pre-employment requirements for this safety sensitive position include **drug panel screening, motor vehicle report, &** **criminal background check**.

**WHAT WE OFFER:** + Yearly Safety Bonuses + Yearly Boot Allowance + Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits + Paid Time off + 401k Program + Year Round Full Time Stable Work