**Waste Control, a Waste Connections company is looking to hire a full time, year-round Heavy Equipment Operator at our MRF in Longview, Washington.** **The Starting rate of pay is $25.11/HR.** **The Schedule will be: 4 Days on, 3 Days off -3 Days on, -4 Days off.** Every other Wednesday and every Thursday through Saturday Starting **at 6:00am-5:30Pm (With Overtime Often. Average work week is (45-48 Hours a week)** ** **_Front loader, excavator and forklift experience Required**_** **Safety sensitive. Yes** **​** **What we offer to you:** + **Yearly Safety Bonuses** + **Yearly Boot allowances** + **Competitive compensation** + **Performance-based career growth potential** + **Medical, dental, vision insurance plans** + **Income Protection Plans (Life Insurance, Short Term/Long Term Disability)** + **401(k)** + **Flexible Spending Account** + **Employee Assistance Program (EAP)** + **Emergency Travel Assistance** + **Prepaid Legal Plan** **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** + **Performs routine inspection and maintenance on Equipment such as checking oil, water, and tires.** + **Ensures 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.** + **Works well with the public** **WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:** + **Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds.** + **Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.** + **Ability to operate heavy equipment such as Front End Loader, Fork Lift, and other Heavy Equipment.** + **Knowledge of basic computer skills.** + **Knowledge of light and heavy equipment operation and maintenance.** + **Knowledge of basic vehicle inspection and maintenance including tire pressure, checking oil and water levels.** + **Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.** **To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.careers.wasteconnections.com.** **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 equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.** **Washington state Wage range for Current and New Hires is $25.11-29.00/HR**