Transfer Station Equipment Operator

Waste Connections • Grants Pass, OR

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for the efficient and effective operation and daily maintenance of heavy equipment used for operation, including spotting, screening, and removing unwanted and recyclable materials. The position also involves maintaining positive customer and employee relations.

Requirements

• A Valid Driver’s License with Clean Driving Record (Required)
• Class B driver’s license OR the ability to obtain a Class B driver’s license within 6 months if required.
• Legible handwriting and basic communications skills.
• Ability to carry out oral and written instructions and read equipment instruction manuals.
• Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to work safely alone and with others.
• Works with a sense of honesty, trustworthiness, and good decision-making skills.
• Time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner.
• Ability to work at a fast pace, responding to multiple tasks at the same time.
• Comfortable using smart phone and tablet technology to record daily activities and communicate with team.
• DOT physical
• DOT drug screen
• Background Check
• MVR Check (Driving Record)
• Work Capacity Evaluation

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain assigned equipment
• Rips, moves, loads and places solid waste material, rock and dirt.
• Cleans cabs, tracks, wheels, teeth and other components of machinery.
• Spots, screens and removes unwanted and recyclable materials.
• Identifies waste materials inappropriate to the landfill and removes them to an appropriate location.
• Assists spotters and attendants in maintaining a presentable organization and appearance.
• Participate in and support training and initiatives to improve service quality, safety, customer and employee relations, and operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Knowledge and practical skills to safely and efficiently operate large heavy equipment including but not limited to dozer, compactor, excavator, articulated dump truck and water trucks.
• Yard and facility maintenance including debris and clean up
• Spotting Trucks
• Required to work in compliance with all required permits.
• Various utility tasks as needed
• Learning the operations of transfer station
• Specific duties can change on a daily basis as operation needs change

Benefits

• Yearly Safety Bonuses
• Yearly Boot Allowance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Growth opportunities - We pride ourselves on promoting from within
• Customizable benefits to meet your family's needs (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental voluntary plans, wellness programs, and online discounts)
• 401K retirement with company match
• Company Paid Life Insurance

What This Job Offers

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