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Equipment Operator

Waste Connections
Dorchester, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/9/2026

Hiring Immediately!

Carolina Landfill is looking for a safety conscious Equipment Operator to join the team at Dorchester, SC.

In this position you will be operating equipment such as bulldozers, wheel loaders, excavators, and off-road dump trucks. You will be responsible for routine inspection and maintenance on the equipment such as checking oil, water, and tires.

This is a day shift position with weekly overtime.

CDL License preferred but not required

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

What We Offer -

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". Garbage is very stable and we work year-round.

Job Requirements -

  • Previous equipment operations experience strongly preferred- especially dozers.

  • Ability to lift 50lbs repeatedly throughout the day.

  • Ability to climb in and out of equipment cab repeatedly.

  • Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and grasp.

  • Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.


CULTURE: It's a Great place to work! We work in an environment where empowered, self-directed all-stars know what they do is important.

INTEGRITY: Our definition is "saying what you will do and then doing it!" We keep our promises to our customers and our employees.

RESPECT We show respect for our customers and fellow employees. Respect for ourselves grows through all the hard work and great service we provide to the communities we are privileged to serve.

Apply today and Connect with Your Future!

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

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