Waste Connections

Transfer Station Heavy Equipment Operator- Hermiston, OR

Waste Connections  •  $30.50/hr  •  United States (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

Heavy Equipment Operator – Transfer Station

Sanitary Disposal, A Waste Connections Company

Location: Hermiston, Oregon

Schedule: Wednesday- Friday Hours are 7:00am-4:30Pm. Saturday 8:00am-4:30pm, and Sunday 8:30am-1:30pm. (Overtime frequently available)

Starting Pay: $30.50 per hour

Sanitary Disposal, a Waste Connections company, is seeking a full‑time, year‑round Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team at the Hermiston Transfer Station. We are looking for a safety‑driven operator with strong experience in front‑end loaders, excavators, and yard truck/trailer operations. This role plays a key part in maintaining efficient transfer station operations while upholding the highest standards of safety and environmental compliance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate Front End Loaders, Excavators, and Yard Trucks/Trailers efficiently and safely.

  • Perform routine inspections and basic maintenance on equipment, including checking oil, water, and tire pressure.

  • Maintain proper care, cleanliness, and functionality of all assigned equipment and tools.

  • Support continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.

  • Assist with compactor operations (preferred experience but not required).

  • Complete additional duties assigned to support daily transfer station operations.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

  • Requires strenuous physical activity, including lifting, pushing, and pulling items over 50 lbs.

  • Work environment includes exposure to physical hazards; adherence to safety procedures is mandatory.

  • Must be able to operate heavy equipment in varying weather and site conditions.

  • Requires basic computer skills for daily tasks and reporting.

  • Must understand and follow safety procedures, equipment maintenance practices, and vehicle inspection standards.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

  • 1+ year of directly related heavy equipment experience, including loaders, excavators, and yard truck/trailer operation.

  • Basic computer proficiency.

  • Strong commitment to safety and teamwork.

What We Offer

  • Annual Safety Bonuses

  • Annual Boot Allowance

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

  • Paid Time Off

  • 401(k) Program

  • Stable, full‑time, year‑round employment with a respected industry leader

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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