**Waste Control** **, a Waste Connections company is looking to hire a full time, year-round** **Heavy Equipment Operator** **at our MRF in Longview, Washington.** **The Starting rate of pay is $25.11/HR.** **The Schedule will be:** **Monday thru Friday 10:30 am until 9 pm** . **_Front loader, excavator and forklift experience Required_** **Safety sensitive. Yes** **​** **What we offer to you:** **Yearly Safety Bonuses** **Yearly Boot allowances** **Competitive compensation** **Performance-based career growth potential** **Medical, dental, vision insurance plans** **Income Protection Plans (Life Insurance, Short Term/Long Term Disability)** **401(k)** **Flexible Spending Account** **Employee Assistance Program (EAP)** **Emergency Travel Assistance** **Prepaid Legal Plan** **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** **Performs routine inspection and maintenance on Equipment 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.** **Works well with the public** **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 such as** **Front End Loader** **, Fork Lift, and other Heavy Equipment.** **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.** **To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.careers.wasteconnections.com.** **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.** **Washington state Wage range for Current and New Hires is $25.11-29.00/HR**