Landfill Tipper Operator & Laborer

Landfill Tipper Operator & Laborer

Rogue Waste Systems Dry Creek Landfill

Location: 6260 Dry Creek Rd., Eagle Point, OR

Work Schedule: Landfill operating hours are Monday - Saturday. 6:30 AM. - 6:00 P.M. Shifts are 8-10hrs/day depending upon service demand. Additional work on other days may be required as needed.

Workday includes 30 minute, unpaid, meal period and two paid 15 minute breaks.

Starting Pay: $24.00/hr

Probationary Period: 90 Days

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Growth opportunities- We pride ourselves on promoting from within
• We offer benefits that can be customized to meet your family's needs, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental voluntary plans, wellness programs, and online discounts.
• 401K retirement with company match.
• Company Paid Life Insurance

Must pass criminal background check, drug panel screening and motor vehicle report to be eligible for employment.

Position Responsibilities:

• Facility maintenance including debris and clean up
• Traffic management.
• Operate landfill tipper & other small equipment as needed.
• Various utility tasks as needed
• Perform general office maintenance and repairs including painting and janitorial work.
• Learning the operations of Landfill
• Specific duties can change on the daily basis as operation needs change
• Work in compliance with all Landfill required permits.

Position Requirements:

• A valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Legible handwriting and basic communications skills. Ability to carry out oral and written instructions and read equipment instruction manuals in English.
• Comfortable using smart phone and tablet technology to record daily activities and communicate with team.
• At least 2 years of work experience. Preferably in a labor type position.
• Follow all required safety policies and procedures. Ability to work safely alone and with others.
• Works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness. Demonstrates good decision-making skills.
• Developing time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner.
• Ability to work at a fast pace, responding to multiple tasks at the same time.
• The ability to continually lift up to 50 lbs. repeatedly throughout an 8-10 hr. shift.
• Experience operating equipment or mechanical ability is a plus

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

• Work involves constant exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals, bio hazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and/or loud noises.
• 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 safely climb on and off of heavy equipment in order to operate, clean and inspect.
• Complete and pass random drug and alcohol tests in accord with DOT and company standards.

Conditions of Employment:

Candidates for employment must meet position requirements, pass pre-employment examinations including:

• Clean MVR (Driving Record.
• Background Check
• DOT drug screen

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.