Equipment Operator

Alaska Waste, a Waste Connections company, has an immediate position available for a Heavy Equipment Operator at our Transfer Station in Seward, AK.

The schedule is a 4-10 schedule starting at 8 am and ending at 6 pm. Wednesday through Saturday. Pay will be $21.00-30.00 per hour to start with regular wage increases.

In addition to running front-end loader, and dozer. You will also operate excavators, forklifts and the trash compactor.

Apply onlineatwww.wasteconnections.com.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operating heavy equipment such as front-end loaders, excavators, forklifts, and other medium to heavy equipment in accordance with all OSHA, state, and federal requirements.
• Regularly inspecting equipment, and performing minor repairs and maintenance as required.
• Safety of vehicle, equipment, and load Moving waste from the Transfer Site collection area to transfer trailer in preparation for transport to the Landfill.
• Ensuring all customer interactions by Operator are polite and courteous; may be required to greet, direct, discuss issues, and educate customers of onsite rules and restrictions.
• Following all appropriate safety guidelines and precautions, wearing required safety gear, and always maintaining a neat and professional appearance.
• Performing other duties as assigned.
• In addition to running front-end loader, and dozer you will also operate forklifts, and pull trailers in and out of the building with a yard spotter.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to learn to operate the equipment and be coachable.
• Some heavy equipment operating experience preferred, but not required.

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".

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