Recovery One, a Waste Connections company, seeks a Day Shift Tarper / Small Equipment Operator to support the safe and efficient movement of construction and demolition (C&D) materials at Recovery 1. This hands‑on role includes tarping and securing loads, assisting customers and drivers, operating small equipment, and performing general site labor. This is an active position in a fast‑paced, high‑volume industrial recycling environment. **Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:00 am – 4:30 pm** **Pay: $22-24 an hour** **Key Responsibilities:** **Tarper Duties:** + Secure and tarp loads according to site and safety standards. + Inspect incoming and outgoing loads and alert leadership to hazards or issues. + Provide assistance to drivers with proper load preparation. **Small Equipment Operation:** + Operate small equipment (e.g., skid steers, forklifts, yard goats) to move materials safely and efficiently. + Support material flow throughout the site. + Maintain communication with tip floor staff and heavy equipment operators. **General Labor & Support:** + Assist with debris cleanup and maintaining safe pedestrian pathways. + Support tip floor traffic flow during peak volumes. + Follow all company safety policies, PPE requirements, and hazard‑reporting procedures. **Environment / Working Conditions:** Recovery 1 processes high volumes of construction and demolition materials. Employees should expect: + Exposure to dust, debris, mud, and varying site conditions. + Indoor/outdoor work in heat, cold, rain, and wind. + Active wildlife and pest presence, which is common in open‑air recycling and C&D environments. + High‑traffic areas with frequent movement of customers, trucks, and heavy equipment. + Constant walking, standing, climbing, and lifting throughout the shift. + Required use of PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, high‑visibility gear, gloves, etc.) at all times. **Minimum Requirements:** + Ability to lift 50–75 lbs unassisted. + Ability to work safely around heavy equipment in a high‑activity environment. + Reliable attendance and the ability to work the scheduled day shift. + Willingness to learn and operate small equipment (training provided). + Valid driver's license and clean driving record. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Prior experience in recycling, C&D, warehouse, or construction environments. + Experience operating small equipment (forklift, skid steer, or similar). + Strong communication skills and teamwork approach. + Familiarity with daily equipment inspections and reporting maintenance issues promptly 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.