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Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer

Waste Connections
Clearlake, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/28/2026
Quackenbush Resource, a Waste Connections Company, is currently hiring for a full time Equipment Operator/Laborer to work out of our site in Clearlake, CA!

Schedule varies, maintaining a 40 hour work week with Thursdays and Sundays off. Mondays will be onsite in Lakeport, CA.

Starting pay is $20 per hour. The pay range for this job category is $20-$24 per hour.

Duties And Responsibilities

  • Ability to efficiently operate screeners, loaders, excavator and other equipment as needed.
  • Assists in the scale house, greeting customers and data entry in the computer system.
  • Performs routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles such as checking oil, water, and tires.
  • Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
  • Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
  • Sorting trash from green waste loads.
  • General laborer duties as assigned.
  • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Working Conditions And Physical Effort

  • 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, which require following basic safety precautions.

Minimum Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum 1 year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
  • Basic knowledge of computer skills is required.
  • Ability to operate heavy equipment is required.
  • Knowledge of light and heavy equipment operation and maintenance.
  • Knowledge of basic vehicle inspection and maintenance including tire pressure, checking oil and water levels.
  • 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 : $20 - $24

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