Heavy Equipment Operator

Join Our Team as an Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator!

Location: Heart of Florida Landfill, Lake Panasoffkee, FL

• 4:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Monday-Friday)
• 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM (Tuesday-Saturday)
• Shifts available

Hours: 55-60 hours per week
Pay: $24-$26+ per hour DOE

• Safely operate heavy equipment in an active landfill environment.
• Operate equipment including bulldozers, landfill compactors, articulated dump trucks, Reach Stackers/Rail Kings, excavators, skid steers, and motor graders.
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections on assigned equipment.
• Identify and report mechanical or safety concerns.
• Perform basic equipment cleaning and daily maintenance.
• Follow established traffic patterns and all site safety procedures.
• Work outdoors in varying weather and site conditions.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with OSHA and company standards.
• Work closely with the team to support daily landfill operations.

We are specifically looking for experienced heavy equipment operators with at least 2 full years of professional, hands-on operating experience on one or more of the following:

• Bulldozer / Dozer
• Landfill Compactor
• Articulated Dump Truck (ADT)
• Reach Stacker / Rail King
• Excavator
• Skid Steer
• Motor Grader

Candidates must have at least 2 full years of professional operating experience on one or more of the equipment types listed above to be considered for this position.

If you do not have at least 2 full years of hands-on experience operating one or more of these specific types of heavy equipment, we will not be considering your application for this position.

Experience operating only forklifts, warehouse equipment, lawn equipment, or other light machinery does not meet the minimum experience requirement for this role.

• Minimum of 2 full years of professional heavy equipment operating experience.
• Hands-on experience with at least one of the specific equipment types listed above.
• Strong preference for bulldozer, excavator, skid steer, landfill compactor, or motor grader experience.
• Strong knowledge of heavy equipment operation and basic maintenance.
• Ability to safely operate equipment around commercial vehicles, employees, customers, and other heavy machinery.
• Ability to perform equipment inspections and recognize potential mechanical or safety issues.
• Strong safety awareness.
• Dependable attendance and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to work outdoors in physically demanding conditions.
• Ability to work the required 55-60 hours per week.

Please make sure your resume clearly identifies:

• The specific equipment you have operated
• How many years you have operated each type
• The employer where you gained that experience

Applications that do not demonstrate the required 2+ years of qualifying heavy equipment operating experience will not be considered.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, FSA, long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k), and more.
• Year-Round Stability: The waste industry is essential and reliable.
• Growth Opportunities: Unlimited potential to "Connect with Your Future."
• Veterans Welcome: We proudly support and encourage veterans to apply.

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Apply today and Connect with Your Future!

Waste Connections is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to disability or protected veteran status.