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Heavy Equipment Operator
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Operates heavy equipment at a landfill, including compactors, dozers, excavators and graders, to spread and compact trash, maintain haul roads and haul soil.
About this role
Timber Ridge Landfill is searching for a heavy equipment operator in Richwoods, Missouri.
We offer competitive pay and day shift.
As our equipment operator your daily tasks will include:
- Spreading and compacting trash using a compactor
- Spreading daily cover using a Dozer
- Excavating soil using a excavator
- Maintaining haul roads using a grader
- Hauling soil
The ideal candidate will be able to:
- Operate several pieces of light equipment throughout the work day
- Work in a fast paced, team environment
- Work outdoors in all types of weather
- Follow safe operating practices
- Learn and use interpersonal skills relating to good customer service
- Write and comprehend reports well enough to complete daily assignments
- Candidates that meet our minimum job requirements
- Possess a satisfactory driving record
- Have one year of previous experience operating light equipment
- Previous landfill experience a plus BUT not required!
Successful candidates are those who seek to thrive in an environment of operational excellence and accountability. We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to “Connect with Your Future”.
Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.
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