Equipment Operator / Preventative Maintenance Helper

Cold Canyon Processing Facility, a Waste Connections company, has an immediate position available for an Operator / PM Helper at our operation in San Luis Obispo, CA .

The primary duties of this job is to operate forklift, excavator and wheel loader, and to service the heavy equipment + conveyor belts on the sort line.

The typical schedule will be Tuesday-Saturday (plus some required overtime work on off days) 6:30am-3pm.

The pay range will be $22-25/hour, depending on experience. We also offer great family benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid vacation etc.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Operates forklift, wheel loader, excavator to move material in facility

• Perform repairs and assigned preventative maintenance services. Performs inspections, diagnosis, and repair of electrical, hydraulics, suspension and brake systems on equipment.

• Complete required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software program associated with repairing equipment, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience operating and maintaining heavy equipment

• Ability to work in all weather conditions

• Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules that are set forth; promotes the Company's safety standards; work with a sense of honesty, integrity and trustworthiness

• Ability to adhere to work schedule, take initiative, and follow through on challenges as they arise

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.wasteconnections.com. Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.

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".

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.