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Heavy Equipment Operator

Waste Connections
Full-time
On-site
United States
$18 - $18 USD hourly

Heavy Equipment Operator – Sanford Recycling & Transfer Station

📍 Location: Sanford, FL
💰 Pay Range: $18.00 – $20.00/hour (DOE)
🕐 Schedule: Day Shift | Monday–Friday + Occasional Saturdays | 45–55 hrs/week

💵 Weekly Pay + Time and a Half for All Hours Over 40!

Ready to Get Your Hands Dirty?

Join Waste Connections and take control of serious iron at the Sanford Recycling & Transfer Station. If you know your way around heavy equipment and thrive in a fast-paced, outdoor environment, this is your chance to make an impact and earn great pay every week.

What You’ll Do:

✅ Operate Excavators, Loaders, and Floater equipment to move, spread, and level waste on the tipping floor
✅ Keep the site running smooth and safe for truck unloading
✅ Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections like a pro
✅ Maintain a clean, organized work area
✅ Pitch in with site maintenance when needed

💪 What It Takes:

  • Experience operating Excavators and Floater equipment (used for spreading and leveling waste)
  • Skilled with loaders or similar heavy equipment
  • Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Team player with a strong work ethic
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs repeatedly
  • Clean driving record preferred

💥 Why You’ll Love It Here:

  • Weekly Pay 💵
  • Time and a Half for All Hours Over 40
  • Competitive pay: $18–$20/hr DOE
  • Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Growth opportunities with a company that values hard work

📲 Apply Today and Take the Wheel!
Waste Connections is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

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