We are looking for a **Lead Equipment Operator** to join the team at **JED Landfill in Saint Cloud, Florida** . Previous landfill or waste experience would be a huge _plus._ **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** + Perform general labor duties around Landfill + Work in all weather conditions + Executes precautions to ensure safety and compliance with Company and OSHA standards and regulations. + Will be required to operate various equipment; compactors, dozers, graders, tractors, backhoes, front-end loaders, dump trucks, etc. as needed. + Executes necessary precautions to ensure safety and compliance with the company, OSHA, and other standards and regulations. + Assists in overseeing personnel needs of the site including coaching, training and evaluating employee performance. + Assigning employees and equipment to facilitate task completion + Interacts with Landfill customers to ensure customer satisfaction and improve efficiency + Perform general labor duties around Landfill + Work in all weather conditions **WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:** + The work environment is an outdoor landfill setting. The employee will work near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibrations. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Areas are clean, ventilated, and well lit. **MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:** + Must have 2+ years of heavy equipment operator experience + Must have valid Driver's License + Must be able to Read and Write + Requires basic math skills – add, subtract, multiply, and divide + Must have basic computer skills to email and scan documents + Will be required to analyze a repeating situation and make basic decisions + Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. repeatedly + VETERANS are encouraged to apply If you have questions or need help with your application feel free to call the **Pete Carreon at 832-510-5681.** **_Apply today_** **and Connect with Your Future!** We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement. **Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.**