Laborer/Equipment Operator

Waste Connections of Rhode Island is looking for a safety conscious
Equipment Operator/Laborer to join our transfer statione in Portsmouth, RI.

Pay rate:
$21.00 to $22.00 per hour - 50-55 hours per week, Overtime Eligible

Schedule:
Sunday and Wednesday off
Monday/Friday/ Saturday - 7am to 4pm
Tuesday/Thursday - 7am to 7pm

Why Choose Us?

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.

Our priority is to make sure we hire safe labors that care about the safety of our customers and team members. As a transfer station laborer with us the minimum responsibilities are:

• Operating equipment such as: skid steers and backhoes.
• Checking trucks in and out of the transfer station and directing traffic at site as necessary.
• Manual labor including paper picking, keeping landfill clean and presentable.
• Perform yard work including cutting weeds.
• Install temporary wind fences as required.
• Perform general office maintenance and repairs including painting and janitorial work.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
• Promoting continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Interacting with customers and Waste Connections employees to determine safe and environmentally sound solutions to service issues.

What we need from you:

• One year of stable employment history in a similar environment.
• 2B Hoisting License or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.
• Ability to work schedule in all weather conditions
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.

What you’ll get from us:

• Competitive Compensation
• 401(K) with company match; let us help you save for your future
• Healthcare; Medical, Dental, Vision
• Perks, perks, perks! Employee Assistance Mental Health Program, Emergency Travel Assistance, Prepaid Legal Plan, Scholarship Opportunities for kids, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Relief Fund
• Insurance: Life, Short Term/Long Term Disability

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