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Heavy Equipment Operator

Waste Connections•Saint Johns Precinct, NE
•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Waste Connections is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator for its LP Gill Landfill in Jackson, Nebraska. The operator works with landfill equipment to spread and compact trash, spread daily cover, excavate and haul soil, and maintain haul roads. The role requires working in a fast-paced team environment and following safe operating practices. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and every other Saturday, 6:00 a.m. to noon. Pay is $22–$24 per hour, with overtime paid for hours beyond 40 per week and an annual safety bonus for safe operation. The work involves strenuous physical activity, including lifting, pushing, or pulling objects over 60 pounds, and exposure to outdoor weather, wet or humid conditions, fumes, and vibration. Noise is usually moderate.

Requirements

  • Valid driver's license.
  • Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in English.
  • Ability to perform strenuous physical work, including heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling objects over 60 pounds.

Nice To Haves

  • Two years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Spread and compact trash using a compactor.
  • Spread daily cover using a dozer.
  • Excavate soil using an excavator.
  • Maintain haul roads using a grader.
  • Haul soil with an articulated dump truck.
  • Work in a fast-paced team environment.
  • Follow safe operating practices.
  • Learn and use interpersonal skills relating to good customer service.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Long-term and short-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Overtime pay for hours worked beyond 40 per week
  • Annual safety bonus

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