Equipment Operator

Central Transfer & Recycle Center (CRC) , a Waste Connections company, is currently hiring for a full-time Lead Operator to work in our transfer station in Vancouver, WA. The schedule will be 10:00am to around 6:30pm on weekdays and 6:00am to around 4:30pm on Saturday and Sunday, with Wednesdays and Thursdays off. The starting wage will be $29/hr and additiona; $1/hr after positive 90 day review. We also offer great family benefits, 401k with a company match, paid vacation time, etc. Please apply online at wasteconnections.com. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Operating a forklift and baler. • Buying and sorting out materials from customers. • Greeting, directing, discussing issues with, and educating customers of onsite rules and restrictions in a polite and courteous manner • Directing and tracking incoming traffic and monitoring waste material flow • Sorting customer loads - heavy lifting of metals • Following all appropriate safety guidelines and precautions, wearing required safety gear, and maintaining a neat and professional appearance at all times • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. 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. MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: • Ability to safety operate equipment on site (forklift, skidsteer, baler) • Ability to provide good customer service to the public. • Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures. • High school diploma or equivalent preferred • Minimum 1 year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. • Basic knowledge of computer skills. To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.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". A link to our benefits overview can be found here: https://careers.wasteconnections.com/us/en/benefits. Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.