Recycling Center Equipment Operator

We're seeking a skilled and dependableEquipment Operatorto join our team at ourAlbuquerque recycling plant. If you have experience operating heavy machinery and are passionate about sustainability, we'd love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate aFront endloaderas your primary equipment.
• Occasionally operate aForklift,baler, and other machinery including trucks and smaller equipment.
• Support daily operations to ensure efficient recycling processes.

Schedule:

• Four 12 hour shifts per week.
• Workdays:Monday-Friday, withone weekday off,Sunday off, and arotating Saturday.
• Start time:5:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Compensation:

• $20.00 - $23.00/hour, depending on experience (DOE)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Pushing recyclables onto an incline belt
• Loading recycle materials in a hopper
• Loading, dump trucks, open top trailers, pushing up piles of yard debris, rubble
• Responsible forequipment inspection
• Assisting customers and employees as needed.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven experience in operating Forklifts and Balers
• Ability to beself-directedas well as work in a team environment
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screen

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application atwww.careers.wasteconnections.com. Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.

We offer excellentbenefitsincluding: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future".

WasteConnections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.