Are you someone who takes pride in operating heavy equipment and wants a long-term career with a company that puts Safety First?
Waste Connections is looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team at our Tampa Transfer Station. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a stable, growing company that offers year-round work, outstanding benefits, and opportunities for advancement.
In this role, you'll operate Dozers, Excavators, Compactors, Trucks, and other heavy equipment while helping keep our transfer station running efficiently and safely.
At Waste Connections, we're more than just a waste company—we're a team built on safety, integrity, and hard work.
✅ Stable, Year-Round Employment
✅ Competitive Pay
✅ Excellent Benefits Package
✅ Career Advancement Opportunities
✅ Safety-Focused Culture
✅ Retirement & Financial Planning Benefits
Our employees don't just work here—they Connect With Their Future.
Monday – Friday
Saturdays as Needed
Pay $18 to $20
As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you'll play a key role in the daily operations of the transfer station by:
✅ Operating Dozers, Excavators, Compactors, Trucks, and other heavy equipment
✅ Spreading and compacting waste using heavy equipment
✅ Spreading daily cover material using a Dozer
✅ Excavating and moving soil with an Excavator
✅ Hauling and transporting materials throughout the facility
✅ Performing equipment inspections and basic maintenance checks
✅ Working safely and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
✅ Following all company safety procedures and operating standards
✅ Supporting overall site operations and productivity
✔ Minimum 2 years of heavy equipment operating experience
✔ Experience operating multiple types of heavy equipment
✔ Satisfactory driving record
✔ Strong commitment to safety
✔ Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
✔ Ability to work effectively in a team environment
✔ Ability to read, write, and complete daily reports and assignments
✔ Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Dozers
- Excavators
- Compactors
- Haul Trucks
- Loaders
- Other Heavy Equipment
This is a hands-on, outdoor position where you'll be working around heavy equipment and active operations.
You should be comfortable:
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Working in the Florida heat
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Operating equipment for extended periods
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Working around moving vehicles and machinery
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Maintaining a strong focus on safety throughout the workday
✅ Medical Insurance
✅ Dental Insurance
✅ Vision Insurance
✅ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
✅ Life Insurance
✅ Short-Term Disability
✅ Long-Term Disability
✅ 401(k) Retirement Plan
✅ Paid Time Off
✅ Career Development & Advancement Opportunities
✅ Employee Assistance Programs
✅ Unlimited Opportunities to Connect With Your Future
We proudly support veterans and encourage military service members and veterans to apply.
If you're looking for a stable career, great pay, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to grow with a company that values its employees, we want to hear from you.
Waste Connections is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.
