SWD Operator

at Waste Connections

Record last updated: 2/21/2026 5:46:14 AM

Current Days Open
43
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$18.00 (Hourly)
Current Max Salary
$21.00 (Hourly)
Historical Days Open
88
First Seen
10/11/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$18.00 (Hourly)
2/21/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$21.00 (Hourly)
2/21/2026

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Full Job Description

Location: Bourg, LA Pay: $18$21/hr. (Based on Experience + Overtime) Schedule: 14/7 Rotating Day & Night Shifts R360 Environmental Solutions, a Waste Connections company, is the nation's leading provider of environmental oilfield waste management. Were looking for a dependable and safety-minded SWD Operator to join our team at our Bourg, Louisiana facility. The Job: Operate, monitor, and maintain SWD equipment (pumps, valves, tanks) Safely offload and process produced water from transport trucks Conduct routine equipment checks and minor maintenance Accurately log readings, daily volumes, and incident reports Maintain a clean and safe worksite at all times Follow all environmental and safety protocols Communicate effectively with coworkers and drivers Requirements: Previous SWD (Salt Water Disposal) Operator experience a PLUS! Willingness to work 14/7 Rotating Shifts (Day and Nights) Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions Ability to learn quickly and work independently Strong teamwork and communication skills Commitment to safety practices and PPE usage Mechanical aptitude or previous oilfield/waste handling experience is a plus! Whats in It for You: $18$21/hr. Limited Housing Available Boot Allowance + Safety Bonuses Reliable Work Hours with Overtime Built In Career Growth with one of the Top Companies in the Industry Full Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance 401(k) with Company Match, up to 5% Life Insurance & Disability Coverage Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Legal & Travel Assistance Plans Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Ready to roll? Join a team that gets it. Were hiring now apply today and start your next chapter in Bourg, LA! R360 Environmental Solutions is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veterans) #ACOperator Waste Connections is an integrated solid waste services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services in mostly exclusive and secondary markets. Our goal is to create an environment where self-directed, empowered employees strive to consistently fulfill our constituent commitments and seek to create positive impacts through interactions with customers, communities, and fellow employees. OUR PEOPLE MEAN EVERYTHING TO US Waste Connections is always working to protect the health of the communities we serve, and we are grateful for the hard work and dedication that you bring to your job every day. Working here means you are a safety-minded individual who is making important contributions on a daily basis that will make a positive impact on those around you. We appreciate that you are a person of integrity who takes pride in the work you do. Our Opportunities BUILD TALENT FROM WITHIN People who want to gain valuable professional experience will find that Waste Connections is a fantastic place to work. Youll enjoy the opportunity for beneficial training and professional development opportunities that can help enhance your skills and lead the way to a more promising future. LETS REALIZE YOUR GOALS TOGETHER Bring your passion to succeed and youll quickly discover that great opportunities are all around you. At Waste Connections, youll thrive if you are friendly, dedicated, and prefer a work hard/play hard culture that is focused on maintaining our reputation as the premier waste services company in the markets we serve. Bring your passion to succeed and youll quickly discover that great opportunities and people are all around you. We operate a highly decentralized structure, so we look for energetic individuals who can demonstrate individual initiative and creativity and prefer a work hard/play hard team environment and culture. At Waste Connections, diversity and inclusion are essential to our success. We hire and empower great, capable people from a wide variety of backgrounds and lead with our values. For more than 20 years, we have maintained a culture of safety, integrity and service to build a great place to work. Our culture is built on taking care of each other and the communities we serve.

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