Equipment Operator (Fife, WA)

Waste Connections•Tacoma, WA

6d•$26 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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