Waste Connections

Heavy Equipment Operator

Waste Connections  •  $20 - $25/hr  •  United States (Onsite)  •  12 days ago
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Job Description

Heavy Equipment Operator – Loess Hills Landfill (Waste Connections)

📍 Malvern, Iowa
💵 Pay Range: $20 – $25/hour
🕒 Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM, with rotating Saturdays

Why Join Us?

At Loess Hills Landfill, a proud member of the Waste Connections family, we do more than manage waste - we build communities. With operations across the U.S. and Canada, we’re known for our strong culture, where empowered employees are trusted to make a meaningful impact every day.

We believe in hiring people who care - about safety, service, and their future. If you're a skilled equipment operator who values teamwork and wants to grow in a supportive environment, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do:

As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you’ll be a key part of our operations team, responsible for:

  • Operating a variety of heavy equipment including bulldozers, wheel loaders, motor graders, scrapers, and compactors.

  • Conducting routine inspections and basic maintenance to ensure equipment safety and performance.

  • Promoting a culture of safety and environmental responsibility.

  • Collaborating with customers and team members to resolve service issues in a safe and sustainable way.

What We’re Looking For:

  • 2+ years of experience operating heavy equipment.

  • Solid understanding of equipment operation and maintenance.

  • Ability to read, follow, and enforce safety procedures.

  • A proactive, safety-first mindset and strong communication skills.

What You’ll Get:

  • 💰 Competitive Pay – $20 to $25/hour

  • 🏦 401(K) with Company Match - Invest in your future with our support.

  • 🏥 Comprehensive Healthcare - Medical, Dental, Vision.

  • 🎁 Extra Perks - Mental Health Support, Emergency Travel Assistance, Prepaid Legal Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Relief Fund, and Scholarships for your kids.

  • 🛡️ Insurance Coverage - Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Waste Connections is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

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About Waste Connections

Pick your destination. We’ll help you get there. That’s how we’ve been growing our local teams and our national recognition for more than 20 years. Our culture is rooted in the idea that our leaders are here to serve our employees. That means wherever you’re headed on your journey – to a new role, to a better lifestyle, or simply to those moments on the job that stick with you – rest assured, we’ll be traveling along with you.

We are Waste Connections, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. We’re proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture. One where self-directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Spring, Texas
Year Founded
1997
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