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Equipment Operator

Waste Connections
Florence, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/17/2026
Waste Connections is looking for an experienced Equipment Operator to join our team at our Red Rock landfill!

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Start Time: 6:00am (50 hours per week)

Pay: $25.00-$26.00 per hour

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.

Responsibilities

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 a heavy equipment operator with us the minimum responsibilities are:

  • Operating heavy equipment such as: bulldozers, wheel loaders, motor grader, scraper, and compactors.
  • Performing routine inspection and maintenance on equipment.
  • 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 running heavy equipment
  • Knowledge of heavy equipment operation and maintenance.
  • Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.

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.

Salary : $25 - $26

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