Part-Time Transfer Station Equipment Operator

Hood River Garbage , a Waste Connections company, is looking for a Part-Time Transfer Station Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team. Starting wage is $34.98/HR with an increase to $36.20/HR after 90-days pending a positive performance review. Schedule: Part-Time Monday, Tuesday & Saturday. Safety Sensitive Position: Yes DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Greet and direct all customers and employees upon entry of the transfer station. Safely and efficiently operate work truck, forklift, backhoe , and/or front-end loader . Measure trucks in and out and calculating payments for customers. Track measurement information in computer system. Ensuring that incoming garbage loads are safe and do not contain any inappropriate material. Work on your feet outside throughout your shift. Performs full clerical and general office duties. Assisting with office duties, filing and paperwork as needed. Ensure that customers and employees conduct all business in a safe manner and wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). 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. REQUIREMENTS: This position requires a Valid Drivers License & Clean Motor Vehicle Report. Ability to operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently. Knowledge of light and heavy equipment operation and maintenance. Must be dependable with an ability to lead. Ability to work in all weather conditions. Ability to lift 50+ lbs repeatedly throughout the day. This is a physical job working in a covered area as well as outdoors in all weather conditions. Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures. Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions. WHAT WE OFFER: Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term disability, life insurance, & 401K. Great management team! The garbage industry is very stable and we provide year round work. To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at . 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". A link to our benefits overview can be found here: . Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.