Heavy Equipment Operator

Waste Connections is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator for their Taft Recycling team in Taft, CA. Responsibilities include maintaining the site, operating heavy machinery like compactors and excavators, and working outdoors in various weather conditions. Candidates must have experience with heavy equipment and be able to lift at least 50 lbs. The position offers excellent benefits and is a full-time role.
We are seeking experienced safety-conscious Equipment Operators to join Taft Recycling team in Orlando, FL. Previous landfill or waste experience is a plus.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Perform maintenance around the site and facilities as needed
• Spreading and compacting trash using a Compactor
• Spreading daily cover using a Dozer
• Excavating soil using an Excavator
• Hauling soil
Working Conditions and Physical Effort:
• The work environment is an outdoor landfill setting with occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, vibrations, fumes or airborne particles, but areas are clean, ventilated, and well lit.
Minimum Job Requirements:
• Experience driving forklift, dozer, or articulated dump truck required
• Must demonstrate ability to learn and independently operate equipment used at facility
• Must become proficient in the care and use of all site specific, facility required Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
• Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily
• Able to work outside in all weather conditions
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs repeatedly
Benefits:

Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement, and more.
Equal Opportunity Employer:

Taft Recycling is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds and provide opportunities for career growth and development without regard to disability or protected veteran status.