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 determine safe and environmentally sound solutions to service issues. **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._