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Heavy Equipment Operator

Waste Connections
Jackson, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 10/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/11/2026

Waste Connections is looking for a safety conscienceHeavy Equipment Operatorto join our GROWING team at our LP Gill Landfill in Jackson, Nebraska.


PAY:$22-$24 per hour

- Every hour after 40 is paid overtime.

- Annual safety bonus rewarded for safe operating.


SCHEDULE:

Monday - Friday 6:00am-5:30pm and every other Saturday 6am-12pm.


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:

*Spreading and compacting trash using a compactor

*Spreading daily cover using a Dozer

*Excavating soil using an excavator

*Maintaining haul roads using a grader

*Hauling soil with an articulated dump truck

*Work in a fast paced, team environment

*Follow safe operating practices

*Learn and use interpersonal skills relating to goodcustomer service


WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

*Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 60 pounds.

*The employee is exposed to outside weather, including frequent wet and/or humid conditions, as well as exposure to fumes and vibration. Noise level is usually moderate.


MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

*Valid drivers license.

*Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English.

*2 years of experiencepreferred.


To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application atcareers.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.


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