Lead Operator

Waste Connections

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Central Transfer & Recycle Center (CRC), a Waste Connections company, is seeking a full-time Lead Operator for its transfer station in Vancouver, WA. The role involves working weekdays from 10:00 AM to approximately 6:30 PM, and Saturdays and Sundays from 6:00 AM to approximately 4:30 PM, with Wednesdays and Thursdays off. The starting wage for this position is $32/hour. Waste Connections is an integrated solid waste services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal, and recycling services. The company's goal is to create an environment where self-directed, empowered employees consistently fulfill commitments and create positive impacts through interactions with customers, communities, and fellow employees. Waste Connections emphasizes protecting community health, safety, integrity, and service. The company fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion, offering beneficial training and professional development opportunities to help employees enhance their skills and advance their careers within a 'work hard/play hard' team environment.

Requirements

Ability to safety operate equipment on site (forklift, skidsteer, baler)
Ability to provide good customer service to the public
Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures
Minimum 1 year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
Basic knowledge of computer skills

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

Operating a forklift and baler
Buying and sorting out materials from customers
Greeting, directing, discussing issues with, and educating customers of onsite rules and restrictions in a polite and courteous manner
Directing and tracking incoming traffic and monitoring waste material flow
Sorting customer loads - heavy lifting of metals
Following all appropriate safety guidelines and precautions, wearing required safety gear, and maintaining a neat and professional appearance at all times
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned