Heavy Equipment Operator

Central Transfer & Recycle Center (CRC), a Waste Connections company, is looking to hire a highly motivated & safety driven,Heavy EquipmentOperator,to work at our Transfer Station in Vancouver, WA.

Pay range is$28-$29/HR DOE

Schedule isWednesday-Sunday

Shift is10:00 AM to Close (6:30 PMor 7:30 PM) with some overtime as needed.

Safety Sensitive:Yes

Qualified candidates must have938 CAT Loader,308 CAT Excavator, Forklift, Backhoe,Yard Truckand 53ft chassis/Trailerexperience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• REQUIRESability to efficiently & safely operate938 CAT Loader,308 CAT Excavator, Forklift, Backhoe,Yard Truckand 53ft chassis/Trailerexperience.
• 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.
• Promotescontinuous improvementof 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 ofbasic 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.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 500-hoursofHeavy Equipment Operatingexperience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Heavy Equipment Operating certificationfrom an accredited trade schoolpreferred.
• Basic knowledge of computer skills.
• Pre-employment requirements for this safety sensitive position includedrug panel screening, motor vehicle report, &criminal background check.

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application atwww.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/us/en/benefits.

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

Washington Wage Range for this position is $28/HR - $29/HR