Recycle Minnesota is looking for a safety-oriented and experienced **Heavy Equipment Operator** to join our growing team in **Lakeville, MN.** **Pay $26-$30 per hour depending on experience.** **WHY YOU NEED TO JOIN US:** + CULTURE: It’s a Great place to work! We work in an environment where empowered, self directed All-stars know what they do is important. + INTEGRITY: Our definition is “saying what you will do and then doing it!” We keep our promises to our customers and our employees. + **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** + Ability to efficiently operate bulldozers, wheel loaders, motor grader, scraper. 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. + Littler pick-up + Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices. + Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. + A typical schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 45 -50 hour work week. + **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. + 1 year of **Front End Loader experience** and responsibilities specified. + Basic knowledge of computer skills. + To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.careers.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". + Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.