Waste Connections

Heavy Equipment Operator

Waste Connections  •  $21/hr  •  United States (Onsite)  •  24 hours ago
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Job Description

Job Description

Join Waste Connections as a Heavy Equipment Operator at our Landfill in Buffalo Creek, TX. 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

  • Operate D6T Dozer,826K Compactor, ADT Haul Truck, Motor Grader, Excavator Sweeper, Water Truck

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:

 • $21–$24/hour based on experience
 • 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

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

Waste Connections

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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