Heavy Equipment Operator

Container Heavy Equipment Operator

Northwest Container Services (NWCS), a Waste Connections company, is looking for a Container Heavy Equipment Operator to join our rail yard in Portland, OR. NWCS is an intermodal train yard that specializes in the storage, repair, and train movement of 20-foot, 40-foot, 45-foot, 48-foot, and 53-foot containers (empty and loaded).

At Northwest Container, we're striving to create a safe working culture and to make it a great place to work.

Schedule is Monday-Friday

Shift is 7 : 00 AM 3 : 30 PM with opportunity for overtime.

Wage is $27.00 / HR - $30.00 / HR

Safety Sensitive : Yes

Responsibilities :

• Safely operate equipment, for example top-pick lift truck, forklift, yard hostler, etc.
• Follow instructions and manage tasks.
• Communicate and work as a team to assist customers and complete trains in a timely manner.
• Complete daily pre / post trip inspection.
• Assist in cleaning and maintaining equipment as needed.
• Manage yard organization and communicate locations with our inbound gate clerks.
• Direct trucks and assist in yard logistics.
• Groundwork, including train check-in, set or pull twist locks and perform train lockdown and unlocking.
• Use a tablet to manage and track customers in yard as well as input yard locations on equipment.

Requirements :

What We Offer Our Employees :

Why You Need To Join Us!

Culture : It's a Great place to work! We work in an environment where empowered, self-directed all-stars know what they do is important.

Integrity : Our definition is "saying what you will do and then doing it!" We keep our promises to our customers and our employees.

Respect : We show respect for our customers and fellow employees. Respect for ourselves grows through all the hard work and great service we provide to the communities we are privileged to serve.

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".

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