Equipment Operator - Transfer Station | Fife, WA

Location: Fife, Washington
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $25.00 - $26.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday, starting between 5:00 AM and 6:00 AM (9-11 hour shifts, overtime as needed)
Safety Sensitive Position: Yes

Murrey's Disposal, a trusted name in environmental services and a proud member of the Waste Connections family, is seeking a skilled and safety-focused Equipment Operator to join our Transfer Station team in Fife, WA. This is a hands-on, outdoor role where you'll operate heavy equipment to support essential waste management operations that serve the local community.

If you're looking for a stable, full-time job in Pierce County with great pay, a strong safety culture, and the opportunity to make a real impact, we want to hear from you!

• Operate heavy equipment including:
  • Grizzly excavator
  • Skid steer
  • Yard goat (for hosteling trailers)
  • Forklift
• Load and unload materials efficiently and safely
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and perform minor maintenance
• Direct traffic flow within the transfer station to ensure safety
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment
• Monitor site conditions and report any safety concerns
• Collaborate with team members to meet daily operational goals
• Accurately document equipment usage, incidents, and site conditions
• Provide courteous and professional service to truck drivers and visitors

• Prior experience operating heavy equipment (required)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Strong commitment to safety and attention to detail
• Effective communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Must be able to speak and understand English for safety purposes; Spanish is a plus
• Ability to work in environments with dust, noise, and odors typical of a transfer station

• Competitive hourly pay with overtime opportunities
• Stable, year-round employment
• Supportive team environment with a strong safety-first culture
• Opportunity to grow within a leading waste management company
• Make a meaningful impact in your local community

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.