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LeMay Grays Harbor, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a Transfer Station Union Operator to join the team in Aberdeen, WA! Shift will be 9am-5pm Tuesday through Friday and 8am-4:30pm on Saturday. Starting pay at $30.60 per hour and will increase to rate of $32.50 after 9 months of employment. This is a union position with medical/dental/vision benefits and a pension plan through Teamsters #252. Waste Connections has many stable opportunities for qualified and motivated individuals who want to be part of a dynamic organization. We provide competitive benefits and lots of room for individual growth as the company expands. Because we operate with a highly decentralized structure, we look for individuals who are energetic and have individual initiative and creativity. Join us and be a part of a winning team! DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Operating heavy equipment such as front-end loaders, forklifts, and other medium to heavy equipment in accordance with all OSHA, state and federal requirements * Regularly inspecting equipment and performing minor repairs and maintenance as required * Safety of vehicle, equipment, and load. Moving waste from the Transfer Site collection area to the transfer trailer in preparation for transport to the Landfill. * Ensuring all customer interactions by Operator are polite; may be required to greet, direct, discuss issues, and educate customers of onsite rules and restrictions * Following all appropriate safety guidelines and precautions, wearing required safety gear, and always maintaining a neat and professional appearance. * Performing other duties as assigned. WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT: * Work involves constant exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and/or loud noises * Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds. * Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions. MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: * 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 and follow through on challenges as they arise.