Heavy Equipment Operator Longview, WA

Waste Connections
life insurance, vision insurance, flexible benefit account, short term disability, long term disability, 401(k)
United States, Washington, Longview
Jun 16, 2025
Job Description Waste Control, a Waste Connections company is looking to hire a full time, year-round Buyback Equipment Operator at our Transfer station in Longview, Washington. The Starting rate of pay is $24.26/HR. The Schedule will be: Monday thru Friday 10:30 am until 9 pm. Front loader, excavator and forklift experience Required Safety sensitive. Yes What we offer to you: YearlySafetyBonuses Yearly Boot allowances Competitive compensation Performance-based career growth potential Medical, dental, vision insurance plans Income Protection Plans (Life Insurance, Short Term/Long Term Disability) 401(k) Flexible Spending Account Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Emergency Travel Assistance Prepaid Legal Plan DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs routine inspection and maintenance on Equipment such as checking oil, water, and tires. Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies. Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Works well with the public WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT: Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds. Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions. Ability to operate heavy equipment such as Front End Loader, Fork Lift, 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 tire pressure, checking oil and water levels. Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures. To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.careers.wasteconnections.com. We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future". A link to our benefits overview can be found here: https://careers.wasteconnections.com/why-waste-connections Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status. Washington state Wage range for Current and New Hires is $24.26-29.00/HR