Equipment Operator (Fife, WA)

Murrey's Disposal, a trusted name in environmental services and a proud member of the Waste Connections family, is seeking a skilled and safety-focused Equipment Operator to join our Transfer Station team in Fife, WA . This is a hands-on, outdoor role where you'll operate heavy equipment to support essential waste management operations that serve the local community.

Pay: $26.00-$26.50 per hour (DOE) with regular wage increases

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (5-7 hours of overtime per week as needed)

This is a hands-on, outdoor position at our transfer station. You'll operate front loaders and skid steers , help keep work areas clean and organized, and follow safety standards that protect you and your team.

At Waste Connections, we value people who show up, work safely, treat others with respect, and take pride in doing the job right. We know great employees come from different backgrounds in industrial operations-if your experience is recent and hands-on with heavy equipment, we encourage you to apply.

What You'll Do (Day-to-Day Responsibilities)

• Safely operate front loaders and skid steers to support daily site operations
• Conduct daily equipment inspections , identify issues, and report maintenance needs promptly
• Maintain clean, organized, and hazard-free work areas and workstations
• Follow company safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements at all times
• Communicate clearly with team members and supervisors to meet operational goals
• Take direction from senior employees and adapt to changing assignments or equipment needs on short notice

What Success Looks Like (Signals That You'll Thrive Here)

• You take safety seriously and follow procedures consistently
• You can operate heavy equipment independently and stay situationally aware in active yards
• You're reliable: strong attendance, on time, and ready to work
• You communicate clearly, support your teammates, and handle changes calmly
• You maintain equipment care habits (checks, reporting, basic upkeep)

Work Environment & Physical Expectations

• Outdoor work in all weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, wind)
• Frequent standing, walking, climbing stairs, and getting in/out of equipment
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds unassisted regularly
• Exposure to dust, noise, odors, uneven terrain, and moving equipment traffic

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of recent, hands-on heavy equipment operation experience in an industrial environment (e.g., transfer station, landfill, construction site, quarry, or similar)
• Verifiable experience operating front loaders and skid steers safely and independently.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted regularly and perform physical job duties throughout the shift
• Ability to work outdoors year-round and maintain strong situational awareness in active work areas
• Proven commitment to safety: consistent PPE use, adherence to procedures, and safe operating practices
• Ability to read, speak, and understand English for safety-critical communication, training, and coordination; Spanish is a plus
• Reliable attendance and ability to work scheduled hours, including 5-7 hours of overtime per week as operations require
• Willingness to take direction from senior employees and adapt to changing assignments or equipment on short notice
• Safety-Sensitive Position: Yes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in transfer station or landfill operations
• Ability to operate multiple equipment types (e.g., excavator, yard goat/hostling, forklift) safely and independently
• Documented experience working in safety-sensitive environments and following safety policies
• Strong team communication and coordination skills in fast-paced, changing conditions
• Familiarity with daily equipment inspections and reporting maintenance issues promptly

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.