Forklift/Equipment Operator

EcoSort, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a safety conscience Forklift/Equipment Operator, to join our team in Eugene, OR

Starting pay is $25-$27 /hr DOE.

Schedule: 8:00 am-5:00 pm with occasional overtime. May change depending on coverage needs. Occasional Saturdays.

Drug and alcohol testing: Subject to pre-employment drug testing and random selection drug and alcohol testing per Company policy.

This is a support position with high performance-based career growth potential.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate forklift, excavator, backhoe or other equipment as needed.
• Perform routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles such as checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires.
• Completes daily reports on pre and post trip inspections of equipment.
• Fuels vehicle daily.

• Yard and facility maintenance including debris and clean up.
• Spotting Trucks.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Specific duties can change on the daily basis as operation needs change.
• Working outside in all weather conditions.
• Operates recycling baler.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• The employee is exposed to outside weather, including frequent wet and/or humid conditions, as well as occasional exposure to toxic chemicals, bio hazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and/or loud noises

• 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, such as moving mechanical parts which require following basic safety precautions.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules that are set forth; promotes the Company's safety standards; work with a sense of honesty, integrity and trustworthiness.

• Ability to adhere to work schedule and follow through on challenges as they arise

• Experience operating equipment; forklift, skid steer, excavator, or similar preferred.
• Ability to perform a physically demanding job, loading and unloading, at times with no helpers.
• Minimum 1 year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Competitive Compensation

Yearly Safety Bonuses$$

Yearly Boot Allowance$$

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".

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.

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