Transfer Station Heavy Equipment Operator Laborer- Longview, WA

Waste Connections•Longview, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Waste Control, a Waste Connections company, is hiring a full-time, year-round Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer at its transfer station facility in Longview, Washington. The starting pay is $25.87 per hour. The schedule rotates between four days on and three days off, then three days on and four days off. Work is every other Wednesday and every Thursday through Saturday, from 6:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Overtime is frequent, with an average workweek of 45–48 hours. The role involves operating heavy equipment, inspecting and maintaining equipment, assisting with traffic control and truck tarping, and supporting safe and environmentally responsible workplace practices. It is safety-sensitive and includes extensive physical activity, including strenuous work and lifting, pushing, or pulling objects over 50 pounds. The work environment includes some exposure to hazards or physical risks, requiring basic safety precautions. Applicants must have front loader, excavator, and forklift experience. The position also requires basic computer skills, knowledge of light and heavy equipment operation and maintenance, familiarity with basic vehicle inspection and maintenance, and the ability to understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.

Requirements

Front loader, excavator, and forklift experience.
Ability to operate heavy equipment such as a front-end loader, forklift, and other heavy equipment.
Basic computer skills.
Knowledge of light and heavy equipment operation and maintenance.
Knowledge of basic vehicle inspection and maintenance, including checking tire pressure, oil, and water levels.
Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
Ability to perform strenuous physical work, including lifting, pushing, or pulling objects over 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Perform routine equipment inspections and maintenance, including checking oil, water, and tires.
Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
Assist with flagging at the site to help ensure traffic flows safely.
Help CDL drivers tarp open containers and trucks.
Promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Work effectively with the public.