Heavy Equipment Operator Laborer, Boardman, OR

Finley Buttes Landfill , a Waste Connections company, is looking for a full time, safety minded Landfill Laborer to work at our site in Boardman, Oregon . Join a team that takes safety seriously and offers real career stability. We're hiring a Full-Time Landfill Laborer to safely operate heavy equipment (dozers, loaders, excavators, off-road dump trucks) at our Boardman, OR landfill. If you like working outdoors, getting your hands dirty, and being part of a hard-working crew-this is the job for you.

Schedule : Monday - Friday, 5 : 00 AM - 3 : 30 PM (Mandatory Every-Other Saturday Shifts)

$25.87 per hour

Safety Sensitive Position : YES

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Ability to efficiently and safely operate bulldozers, wheel loaders, excavator and off-road dump trucks. Compactor experience preferred, but not required.

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.

Keep equipment and work areas clean and operational

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 1 year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Basic knowledge of computer skills.

WHAT WE OFFER :

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Generous 401K Plan

Boot Allowance of $200.00 / year

Safety Bonus of up to $1,800 / year

Uniforms and all Safety gear provided

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