

Equipment Operator
Waste Connections, Inc.
Posted Thursday, February 19, 2026
Posting ID: WCGWCUUSR94954EXTERNALENUS_crt:1770383315183
Lake Panasoffkee, FL
We are currently seeking experienced safety-conscious Equipment Operatorsto join the team at Heart of Florida Landfill in Lake Panasoffkee, FL . Previous landfill or waste experience would be a huge plus , but willing to train the right candidate.
Th e p osition is a Day Shift working Monday through Friday with occasional Saturdays working 45-55 hours a week. Pay Range for this position is $24-$26+ DOE.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement.
Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veterans)
Th e p osition is a Day Shift working Monday through Friday with occasional Saturdays working 45-55 hours a week. Pay Range for this position is $24-$26+ DOE.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform Maintenance around the site and facilities as needed
- Spreading and compacting trash using a Compactor
- Spreading daily cover using a Dozer
- Excavating soil using an Excavator
- Hauling soil
- The work environment is an outdoor landfill setting. The employee will work near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibrations. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Areas are clean, ventilated, and well lit.
- Experience driving forklift, dozer, or articulated dump truck preferred
- Must demonstrate ability to learn and independently operate equipment used at facility
- Must become proficient in the care and use of all site specific, facility required Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
- Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily
- Able to work outside in all weather conditions
- Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. repeatedly
We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement.
Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veterans)
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.