Landfill Laborer / Equipment Operator- Boardman, Oregon

Waste Connections•Boardman, OR

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Finley Buttes Landfill, a Waste Connections company, is hiring a full-time, year-round Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer at its Boardman, Oregon facility. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a starting pay rate of $26.65 per hour. This is a safety-sensitive role involving equipment operation, routine maintenance, traffic flagging, assistance to drivers, and general site maintenance. The work is physically strenuous and may involve lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing more than 50 pounds, as well as exposure to workplace hazards requiring basic safety precautions.

Requirements

Ability to operate heavy equipment, including a front-end loader, forklift, and other heavy equipment.
Knowledge of 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 weighing over 50 pounds.
Ability to safely direct traffic by flagging and assist CDL drivers with tarping open containers.

Responsibilities

Perform routine equipment inspections and maintenance, including checking oil, water, and tires.
Receive safety training on truck tippers, forklifts, and heavy equipment.
Ensure proper care and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
Flag on site to help ensure traffic flows safely, including directing traffic at the transfer station.
Assist CDL drivers with tarping their trucks and open containers.
Perform on-site maintenance, including litter pickup and use of a backpack blower.
Promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Work effectively with the public.