Heavy Equipment Operator

Join Waste Connections as a Heavy Equipment Operator at ourLandfill in Houston, TX. Landfill is located at 4107 S Sam Houston Pkwy W Houston, TX 77053. In this position you will be operating our Dozers, Excavators, Compactor, along with trucks and smaller equipment at our solid waste landfill.

WHY YOU NEED TO JOIN US:

*CULTURE: It's a Great place to work! We work in an environment where empowered, self-directed All-stars know what they do is important.

*INTEGRITY: Our definition is "saying what you will do and then doing it!" We keep our promises to our customers and our employees.

Job Duties:

*Spreading and compacting trash using a compactor
*Spreading daily cover using a Dozer
*Excavating soil using an excavator
*Maintaining haul roads using a grader
*Hauling soil
*Work in a fast paced, team environment
*Follow safe operating practices
*Learn and use interpersonal skills relating to good customer service

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:
*Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 60 pounds.
*The employee is exposed to outside weather, including frequent wet and/or humid conditions, as well as exposure to fumes and vibration. Noise level is usually moderate.

Requirements:
*Valid driver's license.
*Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English.

What We Offer:

* Full benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K match, Life Insurance)
* Consistent hours: 50-55 hrs./week, Mon-Fri + some Saturdays
* Year-round stability + safety-first culture

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.