Equipment Operator – Transfer Station | Fife, WA
Waste Connections
**Murrey’s Disposal, a Waste Connections Company**
**Location:** Fife, Washington
**Job Type:** Full-Time
**Pay:** $25.00 – $26.00 per hour
**Schedule:** Monday–Friday, starting between 5:00 AM and 6:00 AM (9–11 hour shifts, overtime as needed)
**Safety Sensitive Position:** Yes
**Join a Leading Waste Management Team in Washington State**
Murrey’s Disposal, a trusted name in environmental services and a proud member of the Waste Connections family, is seeking a **skilled and safety-focused Equipment Operator** to join our **Transfer Station team in Fife, WA** . This is a hands-on, outdoor role where you’ll operate heavy equipment to support essential waste management operations that serve the local community.
If you’re looking for a **stable, full-time job in Pierce County** with great pay, a strong safety culture, and the opportunity to make a real impact, we want to hear from you!
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Operate heavy equipment including:
+ Grizzly excavator
+ Skid steer
+ Yard goat (for hosteling trailers)
+ Forklift
+ Load and unload materials efficiently and safely
+ Conduct daily equipment inspections and perform minor maintenance
+ Direct traffic flow within the transfer station to ensure safety
+ Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment
+ Monitor site conditions and report any safety concerns
+ Collaborate with team members to meet daily operational goals
+ Accurately document equipment usage, incidents, and site conditions
+ Provide courteous and professional service to truck drivers and visitors
**Qualifications**
+ Prior experience operating heavy equipment (required)
+ Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted
+ Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
+ Strong commitment to safety and attention to detail
+ Effective communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
+ Must be able to speak and understand English for safety purposes; Spanish is a plus
+ Ability to work in environments with dust, noise, and odors typical of a transfer station
**Why Join Murrey’s Disposal?**
+ Competitive hourly pay with overtime opportunities
+ Stable, year-round employment
+ Supportive team environment with a strong safety-first culture
+ Opportunity to grow within a leading waste management company
+ Make a meaningful impact in your local community
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.
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