Heavy Equipment Operator

Waste Connections has an immediate opening for a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team in Athens, TN.

Our Equipment Operators operate equipment such as bulldozers, wheel loaders, excavators, and off-road dump trucks. You will be responsible for routine inspection and maintenance on the equipment such as checking oil, water, and tires.

Waste Connections offers:

• Competitive compensation.
• Safety Bonuses - get rewarded for your safe habits!
• Yearly Boot Stipend and Company Uniforms provided.
• Benefits Plans - Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account options.
• Generous matching 401(K).

Pay Rate: $25.00/hr plus approximately 10 or so hours of overtime weekly.

(Overtime is time and a half after 40 hrs)

Schedule: 5:00am start time averaging approximately 10 hours per day.

Monday-Friday with occasional Saturdays.

Benefits: We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401(K), and more.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Operating heavy equipment such as: bulldozers, wheel loaders, motor grader, scraper, and compactors.
• Performing routine inspection and maintenance on equipment.
• Promoting continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Interacting with customers and Waste Connections employees to determinesafe and environmentally sound solutions toserviceissues.

Job Requirements -

• Ability to lift 50lbs repeatedly throughout the day.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.