Heavy Equipment Operator

4 weeks ago


Sanford, Florida, United States Waste Connections Full time

We are seeking an experienced Equipment Operator to join our team at Waste Connections in Sanford, FL. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in landfill or waste management, but we are willing to train the right individual.


This is a day shift position working Monday through Friday with occasional Saturdays, requiring 45-55 hours of work per week. The pay range for this position is $18-$20+ DOE.


Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Perform maintenance tasks around the site and facilities as needed.
  • Operate a compactor to spread and compact trash.
  • Use a dozer to spread daily cover.
  • Excavate soil using an excavator.
  • Haul soil.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

  • The work environment is an outdoor landfill setting with occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, vibrations, and fumes or airborne particles.

Minimum Job Requirements:

  • Experience driving forklift, dozer, or articulated dump truck is preferred.
  • Must demonstrate ability to learn and independently operate equipment used at the facility.
  • Must become proficient in the care and use of all site-specific, facility-required Personal Protection Equipment (PPE).
  • Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
  • Able to work outside in all weather conditions.
  • Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. repeatedly.

We offer excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long-term disability, life insurance, and 401K retirement.


Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.



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