Part-Time Transfer Station Equipment Operator

• Hood River Garbage , a Waste Connections company, is looking for a Part-Time Transfer Station Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team.
• Starting wage is $34.98/HR with an increase to $36.20/HR after 90-days pending a positive performance review.
• Schedule: Part-Time Monday, Tuesday & Saturday.

Safety Sensitive Position: Yes

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greet and direct all customers and employees upon entry of the transfer station.
• Safely and efficiently operate work truck, forklift, backhoe , and/or front-end loader .
• Measure trucks in and out and calculating payments for customers.
• Track measurement information in computer system.
• Ensuring that incoming garbage loads are safe and do not contain any inappropriate material.
• Work on your feet outside throughout your shift.
• Performs full clerical and general office duties.
• Assisting with office duties, filing and paperwork as needed.
• Ensure that customers and employees conduct all business in a safe manner and wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• This position requires a Valid Drivers License & Clean Motor Vehicle Report.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently.
• Knowledge of light and heavy equipment operation and maintenance.
• Must be dependable with an ability to lead.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs repeatedly throughout the day.
• This is a physical job working in a covered area as well as outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term disability, life insurance, & 401K.
• Great management team!
• The garbage industry is very stable and we provide year round work.

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.