Heavy Equipment Operator
About The Position
Colonie Landfill is hiring a safety-conscious Heavy Equipment Operator to work at its transfer station in Cohoes, New York. The role involves operating and maintaining heavy equipment, supporting workplace safety and environmental practices, and working with customers and Waste Connections employees to resolve service issues safely and responsibly. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and every other Saturday, 6:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The pay rate is $23.00–$25.00 per hour, depending on experience. The position is overtime eligible and includes weekly pay, an annual boot allowance, and quarterly safety bonuses.
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 equipment inspections and maintenance.
- Promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
- Interact with customers and Waste Connections employees to determine safe, environmentally sound solutions to service issues.
Benefits
- Annual boot allowance
- Quarterly safety bonuses
- Weekly pay
- Overtime eligibility
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 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 disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
