Landfill Equipment Operator, Castle Rock, WA

Waste Control, a Waste Connections Company is looking to Hire a Landfill Truck Tipper to work out of Headquarters Road Landfill.

Work Schedule: Landfill operating hours are Monday - Friday. 6:30 AM. - 4:30 P.M. Shifts are 8-10hrs/day depending upon service demand.

Starting Pay: $25.11/hr

What we Offer:

• Growth opportunities- We pride ourselves on promoting from within
• We offer benefits that can be customized to meet your family's needs, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental voluntary plans, wellness programs, and online discounts.
• 401K retirement with company match.
• Company Paid Life Insurance

Position Responsibilities:

• Facility maintenance including debris and clean up
• Traffic management.
• Operate landfill tipper & other small equipment as needed.
• Various utility tasks as needed
• Perform general office maintenance and repairs including painting and janitorial work.
• Learning the operations of Landfill
• Specific duties can change on the daily basis as operation needs change
• Work in compliance with all Landfill required permits.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Legible handwriting and basic communications skills. Ability to carry out oral and written instructions and read equipment instruction manuals in English.
• Comfortable using smart phone and tablet technology to record daily activities and communicate with team.
• At least 2 years of work experience. Preferably in a labor type position.
• Follow all required safety policies and procedures. Ability to work safely alone and with others.
• Works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness. Demonstrates good decision-making skills.
• Developing time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner.
• Ability to work at a fast pace, responding to multiple tasks at the same time.
• The ability to continually lift up to 50 lbs. repeatedly throughout an 8-10 hr. shift.
• Experience with operating equipment or mechanical ability is a plus
• Must pass criminal background check, drug panel screening to be eligible for employment.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Work involves constant exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and/or loud noises
• Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required objects over 50 pounds.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
• Ability to safely climb on and off of heavy equipment to operate, clean and inspect.
• Complete and pass random drug and alcohol tests in accord with DOT and company standards.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Candidates for employment must meet position requirements, pass pre-employment examinations including:

• Background Check
• DOT drug screen
• Safety Sensitive: Yes

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/us/en/benefits

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