Heavy Equipment Operator

Waste Connections • Sunland Park, NM

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Waste Connections is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator for the Camino Real landfill in Sunland Park, New Mexico. The role involves operating heavy equipment, carrying out routine equipment inspections and maintenance, supporting workplace safety and environmental practices, and working with customers and Waste Connections employees to identify safe, environmentally sound solutions to service issues. The position pays $21.00 per hour and is scheduled Monday through Friday, with some Saturdays, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Waste Connections is an integrated services company providing solid waste collection, transfer, disposal, and recycling services to residents and businesses throughout the United States and Canada. The company describes its culture as empowering employees and supporting them as they contribute to their communities and careers.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment operation and maintenance.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment, including bulldozers, wheel loaders, motor graders, scrapers, and compactors.
• Perform routine inspections and maintenance on equipment.
• Promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Interact with customers and Waste Connections employees to determine safe and environmentally sound solutions to service issues.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision healthcare coverage.
• Employee Assistance Mental Health Program.
• Emergency Travel Assistance.
• Prepaid Legal Plan.
• Scholarship opportunities for children.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Employee Relief Fund.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed