Heavy Equipment Operator

Waste Connections • Milan, IL

100d • $30

About The Position

Quad Cities Landfill is looking for a safety-conscious Heavy Equipment Operator for our landfill in Milan, Illinois. Our priority is to make sure we hire safe equipment operators that care about the safety of our team and the service provided to our customers. As a heavy equipment operator with us the minimum responsibilities are: Operating heavy equipment such as: bulldozers, wheel loaders, motor grader, scraper, and compactors. Performing routine inspection and maintenance on equipment. Promoting continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices. Interacting with customers and Waste Connections employees to determine safe and environmentally sound solutions to service issues. Picking up litter as needed. Other job related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 2+ years' experience running heavy equipment
• Knowledge of heavy equipment operation and maintenance
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operating heavy equipment such as bulldozers, wheel loaders, motor grader, scraper, and compactors.
• Performing routine inspection and maintenance on equipment.
• Promoting continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Interacting with customers and Waste Connections employees to determine safe and environmentally sound solutions to service issues.
• Picking up litter as needed.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• 401(K) with company match
• Healthcare; Medical, Dental, Vision
• Employee Assistance Mental Health Program
• Emergency Travel Assistance
• Prepaid Legal Plan
• Scholarship Opportunities for kids
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Relief Fund
• Insurance: Life, Short Term/Long Term Disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Waste Management and Remediation Services