Heavy Equipment Operator

Recycle Minnesota is looking for a safety-oriented and experiencedHeavy Equipment Operatorto join our growing team inLakeville, 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 ofFront End Loader experienceand 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.