Equipment Operator (Fife, WA)

Murreys Disposal, a trusted name in environmental services and a proud member of the Waste Connections family, is seeking a skilled and safety-focused Equipment Operator to join our Transfer Station team in Fife, WA. This is a hands-on, outdoor role where youll operate heavy equipment to support essential waste management operations that serve the local community. Pay: $26.00$26.50 per hour (DOE) with regular wage increases Schedule: MondayFriday, 6:00 a.m.4:30 p.m. (57 hours of overtime per week as needed) This is a handson, outdoor position at our transfer station. Youll operate front loaders and skid steers, help keep work areas clean and organized, and follow safety standards that protect you and your team. At Waste Connections, we value people who show up, work safely, treat others with respect, and take pride in doing the job right. We know great employees come from different backgrounds in industrial operationsif your experience is recent and handson with heavy equipment, we encourage you to apply. What Youll Do (DaytoDay Responsibilities) Safely operate front loaders and skid steers to support daily site operations Conduct daily equipment inspections, identify issues, and report maintenance needs promptly Maintain clean, organized, and hazardfree work areas and workstations Follow company safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements at all times Communicate clearly with team members and supervisors to meet operational goals Take direction from senior employees and adapt to changing assignments or equipment needs on short notice What Success Looks Like (Signals That Youll Thrive Here) You take safety seriously and follow procedures consistently You can operate heavy equipment independently and stay situationally aware in active yards Youre reliable: strong attendance, on time, and ready to work You communicate clearly, support your teammates, and handle changes calmly You maintain equipment care habits (checks, reporting, basic upkeep) Work Environment & Physical Expectations Outdoor work in all weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, wind) Frequent standing, walking, climbing stairs, and getting in/out of equipment Ability to lift 50+ pounds unassisted regularly Exposure to dust, noise, odors, uneven terrain, and moving equipment traffic Required Qualifications Minimum of 2 years of recent, handson heavy equipment operation experience in an industrial environment (e.g., transfer station, landfill, construction site, quarry, or similar) Verifiable experience operating front loaders and skid steers safely and independently. Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted regularly and perform physical job duties throughout the shift Ability to work outdoors yearround and maintain strong situational awareness in active work areas Proven commitment to safety: consistent PPE use, adherence to procedures, and safe operating practices Ability to read, speak, and understand English for safetycritical communication, training, and coordination; Spanish is a plus Reliable attendance and ability to work scheduled hours, including 57 hours of overtime per week as operations require Willingness to take direction from senior employees and adapt to changing assignments or equipment on short notice SafetySensitive Position: Yes Preferred Qualifications Experience in transfer station or landfill operations Ability to operate multiple equipment types (e.g., excavator, yard goat/hostling, forklift) safely and independently Documented experience working in safetysensitive environments and following safety policies Strong team communication and coordination skills in fastpaced, changing conditions Familiarity with daily equipment inspections and reporting maintenance issues promptly 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". A link to our benefits overview can be found here: https://careers.wasteconnections.com/why-waste-connections Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status. 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.