Heavy Equipment Operator
Waste Connections•Harper, KS
•$22 - $24•Onsite
About The Position
Plum Thicket Landfill, a Waste Connections company, is hiring a safety-conscious Heavy Equipment Operator in Harper, Kansas. The role operates heavy equipment to support landfill operations, including handling trash, soil, cover material, and haul roads. The stated schedule starts at 7 a.m. and ends around 4 p.m. Pay is $22–$24 per hour, with overtime paid for every hour worked beyond 40 hours and a monthly safety bonus for safe operation. The position involves strenuous physical work and exposure to outdoor weather, fumes, and vibration.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in English.
- Ability to perform strenuous physical work, including heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling objects over 60 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Spread and compact trash using a compactor.
- Spread daily cover using a dozer.
- Excavate soil using an excavator.
- Maintain haul roads using a grader.
- Haul soil with an articulated dump truck.
- Work in a fast-paced team environment.
- Follow safe operating practices.
- Learn and use interpersonal skills related to good customer service.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Monthly safety bonus for safe operation
- Overtime pay for hours worked beyond 40 per week
- Unlimited opportunities to “Connect with Your Future”
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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