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Heavy Equipment Operator

Waste Connections
Lakeville, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2026
Recycle Minnesota is looking for a safety-oriented and experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to join our growing team in Lakeville, MN.

Pay $26-$30 per hour depending on experience.

Why You Need To Join Us

  • 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.
  • DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Ability to efficiently operate bulldozers, wheel loaders, motor grader, scraper. Compactor experience preferred, but not required.
  • 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.
  • Littler pick-up
  • Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
  • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
  • A typical schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 45 -50 hour work week.
  • 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.
  • Ability to operate heavy equipment is required.
  • Knowledge of basic computer skills.
  • 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.
  • MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 1 year of Front End Loader experience and responsibilities specified.
  • Basic knowledge of computer skills.
  • To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.careers.wasteconnections.com . Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.
  • 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".
  • Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

Salary : $26 - $30

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