Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator

Join Our Team as an Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator!

Location: Heart of Florida Landfill, Lake Panasoffkee, FL

Schedule:

• 4:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Monday-Friday)
• 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM (Tuesday-Saturday)
• Shifts available

Hours: 55-60 hours per week Pay: $24-$26+ per hour DOE

What You'll Do

• Safely operate heavy equipment in an active landfill environment.

• Operate equipment including bulldozers, landfill compactors, articulated dump trucks, Reach Stackers/Rail Kings, excavators, skid steers, and motor graders.

• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections on assigned equipment.

• Identify and report mechanical or safety concerns.

• Perform basic equipment cleaning and daily maintenance.

• Follow established traffic patterns and all site safety procedures.

• Work outdoors in varying weather and site conditions.

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with OSHA and company standards.

• Work closely with the team to support daily landfill operations.

• Experienced Heavy Equipment Operators Wanted

We are specifically looking for experienced heavy equipment operators with at least 2 full years of professional, hands-on operating experience on one or more of the following:

• Bulldozer / Dozer

• Landfill Compactor

• Articulated Dump Truck (ADT)

• Reach Stacker / Rail King

• Excavator

• Skid Steer

• Motor Grader

• Minimum Experience Requirement

• Candidates must have at least 2 full years of professional operating experience on one or more of the equipment types listed above to be considered for this position.

• If you do not have at least 2 full years of hands-on experience operating one or more of these specific types of heavy equipment, we will not be considering your application for this position.

• Experience operating only forklifts, warehouse equipment, lawn equipment, or other light machinery does not meet the minimum experience requirement for this role.

What We're Looking For:

• Minimum of 2 full years of professional heavy equipment operating experience.

• Hands-on experience with at least one of the specific equipment types listed above.

• Strong preference for bulldozer, excavator, skid steer, landfill compactor, or motor grader experience.

• Strong knowledge of heavy equipment operation and basic maintenance.

• Ability to safely operate equipment around commercial vehicles, employees, customers, and other heavy machinery.

• Ability to perform equipment inspections and recognize potential mechanical or safety issues.

• Strong safety awareness.

• Dependable attendance and ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Ability to work outdoors in physically demanding conditions.

• Ability to work the required 55-60 hours per week.

• Why Join Us?

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, FSA, long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k), and more.

• Year-Round Stability: The waste industry is essential and reliable.

• Growth Opportunities: Unlimited potential to “Connect with Your Future.”

• Veterans Welcome: We proudly support and encourage veterans to apply.

• ACBoost

• Apply today and Connect with Your Future!

• Waste Connections is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to disability or protected veteran status.