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Equipment Operator - Front Loader


Company : Waste Connections


Location : Albuquerque, NM


Created : 2026-04-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Weu2019re seeking a skilled and dependable Equipment Operator to join our team at our Albuquerque recycling plant . If you have experience operating heavy machinery and are passionate about sustainability, weu2019d love to hear from you Key Responsibilities: + Operate a Front end loader as your primary equipment. + Occasionally operate a Forklift , baler , and other machinery including trucks and smaller equipment. + Support daily operations to ensure efficient recycling processes. Schedule : + Four 12 hour shifts per week. + Workdays: Mondayu2013Friday , with one weekday off , Sunday off , and a rotating Saturday . + Start time: 5:00 AM u2013 4:30 PM Compensation : + $20.00 - $23.00/hour , depending on experience (DOE) DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: + Pushing recyclables onto an incline belt + Loading recycle materials in a hopper + Loading, dump trucks, open top trailers, pushing up piles of yard debris, rubble + Responsible forequipment inspection + Assisting customers and employees as needed. MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: + Proven experience in operating Forklifts and Balers + Ability to beself-directedas well as work in a team environment + Ability to work in all weather conditions + Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screen To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at . 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