Equipment Operator

Immediate opening for a safety conscious Equipment Operator to join our team at Duncan, SC !

Day shift position with some overtime.

This is a physical job working outside in all weather conditions.

Why Choose Us?

We are Waste Connections, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. We’re proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture. One where self-directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day.

Our priority is to make sure we hire safe equipment operators that care about the safety of our team and the service provided to our customers. As an equipment operator with us the minimum responsibilities are:

Operating light and medium equipment such as skid steers and forklifts.

Performing routine inspection and maintenance on equipment as needed.

Promoting continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.

Interacting with customers and Waste Connections employees to determine safe and environmentally sound solutions to service issues.

What we need from you:

2 years’ experience operating equipment, strongly preferred but not required- were willing to train someone with the right attitude!

Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, ability to stand/walk for long periods of time, able to bend, stoop, and kneel, good hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills, ability to grasp, ability to maintain balance on uneven surfaces, ability to climb in/out of equipment repeatedly. These are general requirements and may vary depending on specific job duties and equipment used.

What you’ll get from us:

Competitive Compensation

401(K) with company match; let us help you save for your future

Healthcare; Medical, Dental, Vision

Perks, perks, perks! Employee Assistance Mental Health Program, Emergency Travel Assistance, Prepaid Legal Plan, Scholarship Opportunities for kids, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Relief Fund

Insurance: Life, Short Term/Long Term Disability

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