Equipment Operator | Rainier, WA

Silver Springs Organics, a Waste Connections company, is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our growing team in Rainier, Washington. This position involves operating loaders, excavators, skid steers, grinders, screeners, and other heavy equipment to support composting operations, organics processing, material handling, and site production activities. If you have experience operating heavy equipment in construction, landscaping, waste, recycling, compost, forestry, agriculture, or similar outdoor environments, we encourage you to apply. Schedule The schedule is Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with Saturdays, Sundays, and Tuesdays off. Pay $28.00 - $30.00/HR Qualified candidates who have previously interviewed for this position and received a hiring decision are encouraged to apply again only if they have obtained significant new skills, certifications, licenses, or work experience that materially strengthen their qualifications since their last interview. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Operate heavy equipment including loaders, excavators, skid steers, grinders, screeners, and related machinery. Process, move, stockpile, and load compost, organics, and finished products. Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections. Identify, document, and report equipment maintenance needs. Maintain a safe work environment and follow all company safety procedures. Assist with site housekeeping, cleanup, and general facility maintenance. Follow environmental regulations, operating procedures, and safety standards. Communicate effectively with supervisors, mechanics, truck drivers, and team members. Support additional site operations and special projects as assigned. Qualifications High school diploma or GED preferred. Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Previous experience operating heavy equipment required. Experience operating loaders, excavators, skid steers, wheel loaders, or similar equipment preferred. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced production environment. Basic mechanical aptitude and equipment inspection skills. Strong commitment to workplace safety. Consistent attendance and reliability. Ability to perform outdoor physical labor in varying weather conditions. Safety-Sensitive Position Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment must successfully complete a pre-employment background check, drug screening (including marijuana), and may be subject to a motor vehicle record review. Physical Requirements Frequently climb in and out of heavy equipment. Sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and climb throughout the workday. Lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally. Work outdoors in rain, heat, cold, dust, mud, and uneven terrain. Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE). Application Information To be considered for this position, please complete an application at: www.careers.wasteconnections.com We offer excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, long-term and short-term disability insurance, life insurance, a 401 (k) retirement plan, and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future." A link to our benefits overview can be found here: https://careers.wasteconnections.com/us/en/benefits Waste Connections is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status. Waste Connections is an integrated solid waste services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services in mostly exclusive and secondary markets. Our goal is to create an environment where self-directed, empowered employees strive to consistently fulfill our constituent commitments and seek to create positive impacts through interactions with customers, communities, and fellow employees. OUR PEOPLE MEAN EVERYTHING TO US Waste Connections is always working to protect the health of the communities we serve, and we are grateful for the hard work and dedication that you bring to your job every day. Working here means you are a safety-minded individual who is making important contributions on a daily basis that will make a positive impact on those around you. We appreciate that you are a person of integrity who takes pride in the work you do. Our Opportunities BUILD TALENT FROM WITHIN People who want to gain valuable professional experience will find that Waste Connections is a fantastic place to work. You’ll enjoy the opportunity for beneficial training and professional development opportunities that can help enhance your skills and lead the way to a more promising future. LET’S REALIZE YOUR GOALS TOGETHER Bring your passion to succeed and you’ll quickly discover that great opportunities are all around you. At Waste Connections, you’ll thrive if you are friendly, dedicated, and prefer a work hard/play hard culture that is focused on maintaining our reputation as the premier waste services company in the markets we serve. Bring your passion to succeed and you’ll quickly discover that great opportunities and people are all around you. We operate a highly decentralized structure, so we look for energetic individuals who can demonstrate individual initiative and creativity and prefer a work hard/play hard team environment and culture. At Waste Connections, diversity and inclusion are essential to our success. We hire and empower great, capable people from a wide variety of backgrounds and lead with our values. For more than 20 years, we have maintained a culture of safety, integrity and service to build a great place to work. Our culture is built on taking care of each other and the communities we serve.