Lead Plant Operator - Recycling Facility

Equipment Operator

We are looking for an experienced equipment operator to add to our team at our recycling plant in Albuquerque, New Mexico!

In this position you will be a lead operator for the recycling plant, operating our forklift, the Front End Loader and baler.

$23.00-$26.00 per hour depending on experience

Schedule: Monday-Friday (6:00am-4:30pm) (50 hours per week) Occasional Saturdays.

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Pushing recyclables onto an incline belt
• Loading recycle materials in a hopper
• Loading, dump trucks, open top trailers, pushing up piles of yard debris, rubble
• Responsible for equipment inspection
• Assisting customers and employees as needed

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Proven experience in operating Forklifts and Balers
• Previous Lead or Supervisory experience required
• Ability to be self-directed as well as work in a team environment
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screen

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.