Heavy Equipment Operator - Transfer Station
Sanitary Disposal, A Waste Connections Company
Location: Hermiston, Oregon
Schedule: Wednesday- Friday Hours are 7:00am-4:30Pm. Saturday 8:00am-4:30pm, and Sunday 8:30am-1:30pm. (Overtime frequently available)
Starting Pay: $30.50 per hour
Position Overview
Sanitary Disposal, a Waste Connections company, is seeking a fulltime, yearround Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team at the Hermiston Transfer Station. We are looking for a safetydriven operator with strong experience in frontend loaders, excavators, and yard truck/trailer operations. This role plays a key part in maintaining efficient transfer station operations while upholding the highest standards of safety and environmental compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate Front End Loaders, Excavators, and Yard Trucks/Trailers efficiently and safely.
- Perform routine inspections and basic maintenance on equipment, including checking oil, water, and tire pressure.
- Maintain proper care, cleanliness, and functionality of all assigned equipment and tools.
- Support continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
- Assist with compactor operations (preferred experience but not required).
- Complete additional duties assigned to support daily transfer station operations.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
- Requires strenuous physical activity, including lifting, pushing, and pulling items over 50 lbs.
- Work environment includes exposure to physical hazards; adherence to safety procedures is mandatory.
- Must be able to operate heavy equipment in varying weather and site conditions.
- Requires basic computer skills for daily tasks and reporting.
- Must understand and follow safety procedures, equipment maintenance practices, and vehicle inspection standards.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 1+ year of directly related heavy equipment experience, including loaders, excavators, and yard truck/trailer operation.
- Basic computer proficiency.
- Strong commitment to safety and teamwork.
What We Offer
- Annual Safety Bonuses
- Annual Boot Allowance
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) Program
- Stable, fulltime, yearround employment with a respected industry leader
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)
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Waste Connections
$30.50 / hr
life insurance, flexible benefit account, paid time off, short term disability, 401(k)
Apr 01, 2026