Heavy Equipment Operator
Salary$25 – $30/hr
Location3130-Loess Hills Landfill
Also inMalvern, IA
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
Company size10,000+ people
PostedSep 11, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live15h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Valid driver's license
Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English
Safety conscience
2 years of experience preferred
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending account
Short term disability
Long term disability
Life insurance
401(k)
About the role
Waste Connections is looking for a safety conscience Heavy Equipment Operator to join our GROWING team at our Loess Hills Landfill in Malvern, IA.
Benefits
PAY: $25-$30 per hour
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Every hour after 40 is paid overtime.
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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:
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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.
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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 good customer 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 driver’s license.
•Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English.
•2 years of experience preferred.
Hiring process
To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at 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”.
Legal
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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