Waste Connections

Transfer Station Equipment Operator (Bonney Lake, WA)

Waste Connections  •  $30.12 - $37.65/hr  •  United States (Onsite)  •  18 days ago
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Job Description

Join Our Team at LRI Prairie Ridge Transfer Station – A Waste Connections Company!

We are seeking a skilled Equipment Operator to join our team at our transfer station in Bonney Lake, WA. If you enjoy hands-on, outdoor work and want to make a meaningful impact in your community, this is a great opportunity.

Who We Are

At Pierce County Recycling, Composting, and Disposal (LRI), we are dedicated to providing environmentally responsible waste disposal and recycling services. We take pride in exceeding environmental and safety standards while making a positive difference every day.

Why Join LRI?

  • Meaningful, Stable Work: Play a direct role in essential landfill and community operations
  • Union Position with Competitive Pay:
    • $30.12/hour (80% of contract rate)
    • $33.89/hour after 6 months (90%)
    • $37.65/hour after 1 year (100%)
  • Schedule: Wednesday–Saturday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Safety-First Culture: Strong commitment to workplace safety
  • Career Growth: Opportunities to develop your skills and advance within the company

What You’ll Do

  • Safely operate heavy equipment such as compactors, dozers, excavators, and graders
  • Assist with loading and unloading materials
  • Perform routine inspections and basic maintenance on equipment
  • Direct onsite traffic to maintain safety and efficiency
  • Identify and address potential hazards
  • Maintain a clean, organized work environment
  • Provide excellent customer service when interacting with drivers and team members

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience operating heavy equipment (compactors, dozers, excavators, graders)
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted
  • Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Strong safety mindset and attention to detail
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to communicate in English for safety purposes (Spanish is a plus)
  • Ability to work in environments with dust, noise, odors, and typical landfill conditions

Safety Sensitive Role: Yes

Ready to make a difference? If you’re looking for a stable union position where you can grow, contribute, and work in a team-oriented environment, we’d love to hear from you!This position is represented by Local 612. Terms and conditions of employment, including wages, benefits, and working conditions, are covered by the applicable collective bargaining agreement.To be considered for any of our current openings, you must complete an application at www.careers.wasteconnections.com. Once you select your position of interest, you will find application information and additional instructions.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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