Equipment Operator

Hiring Immediately!Overtime EligibleAnnual boot allowancePaid trainingWeekly pay!County Waste has an immediate opening for a Baler Operator to work at our site in Albany, NY.Pay Rate: $22-$24 per hourSchedule: Monday through Friday, 6:30am to 5:00pmWhy Choose Us?We are Waste Connections, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. We’re proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture. One where self-directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day.Our priority is to make sure we hire safe equipment operators that care about the safety of our team and the service provided to our customers. As a equipment operator with us the minimum responsibilities are:Operate and tend the baling machine to compress and bind materials.Transport materials to the baling machine.Place materials in the compression chamber of the baling machine.Transport bales to storage, weigh them, and record the weight.Line the compression chamber with appropriate covering before baling.Performing routine inspection and maintenance on equipment.Promoting continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.Interacting with customers and Waste Connections employees to determine safe and environmentally sound solutions to service issues.What we need from you:2+ years’ experience running equipmentKnowledge of equipment operation and maintenance.Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.What you’ll get from us:Competitive Compensation401(K) with company match; let us help you save for your futureHealthcare; Medical, Dental, VisionPerks, perks, perks!  Employee Assistance Mental Health Program, Emergency Travel Assistance, Prepaid Legal Plan, Scholarship Opportunities for kids, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Relief FundInsurance: Life, Short Term/Long Term DisabilityWaste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.#ACOperator