**Wasco County Landfill,** a Waste Connections company, is looking for a full-time **Heavy Equipment Operator** to work in **The Dalles, Oregon.** Scheduled work week is **Monday - Friday** , occasional work on Saturday depending on business needs. Shift is: **4:45am-3pm Or 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM** Starting wage is **$25.12/HR** Safety Sensitive: **Yes** **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** + Ability to efficiently operate bulldozers, wheel loaders, excavator and off road dump trucks. Compactor experience _preferred_ , but not required. + Performs routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles such as checking oil, water, and tires. + Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies. + Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices. + Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. **​** **WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:** + Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds. + Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions. + Ability to operate heavy equipment is required. + Knowledge of basic computer skills. + Knowledge of light and heavy equipment operation and maintenance. + Knowledge of basic vehicle inspection and maintenance including tire pressure, checking oil and water levels. + Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures. **MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:** + High school diploma or equivalent. + Minimum 1 year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. + Basic knowledge of computer skills. **​** **WHAT WE OFFER:** + Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits, 401K + Yearly Boot Allowance of $200.00/YEAR + Yearly Safety Bonus of up to $1,800/YEAR + Uniforms and High Viability Safety gear provided 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". A link to our benefits overview can be found here: https://careers.wasteconnections.com/why-waste-connections Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.