Waste Connections

Part-Time Transfer Attendant/Heavy Equipment Operator - Hood River, OR

Waste Connections  •  $34.98/hr  •  United States (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

Hood River Garbage, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a safety focused Part-Time Transfer Attendant/Heavy Equipment Operator to join the team in Hood River, Oregon.

Starting wage is $34.98/HR (with an increase to $36.20 after 90 days of employment pending a positive performance review)

Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, & Saturday

Shift: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Safety Sensitive Position: Yes

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Greet and direct all customers and employees upon entry of the transfer station.

  • Safely and efficiently operate forklift, backhoe, and/or front-end loader

  • Measure trucks in and out and calculating payments for customers.

  • Track measurement information in computer system.

  • Ensuring that incoming garbage loads are safe and do not contain any inappropriate material.

  • Work on your feet outside throughout your shift.

  • Assisting with office duties, filing and paperwork as needed.

  • Ensure that customers and employees conduct all business in a safe manner and wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

  • Ensure 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.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently.

  • Knowledge of light and heavy equipment operation and maintenance.

  • Must be dependable with an ability to lead.

  • Ability to work in all weather conditions.

  • Ability to lift 50+ lbs repeatedly throughout the day.

  • This is a physical job working in a covered area as well as outdoors in all weather conditions.

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

  • Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

  • To be eligible for employment, candidates must pass a criminal background check, & drug panel screening as well as have an acceptable motor vehicle report.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Great management team!

  • Work Hard, Play Hard culture!

  • The garbage industry is very stable, and we provide year round work.

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.wasteconnections.com Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.

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 Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran)

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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