Heavy Equipment Operator

Northwest Container Services (NWCS), a Waste Connections company, is looking for a Container Heavy Equipment Operator to join our rail yard in Portland, OR.

NWCS is an intermodal train yard that specializes in the storage, repair, and train movement of 20-foot, 40-foot, 45-foot, 48-foot, and 53-foot containers (empty and loaded).

At Northwest Container, we're striving to create a safe working culture and to make it a great place to work.

Schedule is Monday-Friday

Shift is 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM with opportunity for overtime.

Wage is $27.00/HR - $30.00/HR

Safety Sensitive: Yes

Responsibilities:

• Safely operate equipment, for example top-pick lift truck, forklift, yard hostler, etc.
• Follow instructions and manage tasks.
• Communicate and work as a team to assist customers and complete trains in a timely manner.
• Complete daily pre/post trip inspection.
• Assist in cleaning and maintaining equipment as needed.
• Manage yard organization and communicate locations with our inbound gate clerks.
• Direct trucks and assist in yard logistics.
• Groundwork, including train check-in, set or pull twist locks and perform train lockdown and unlocking.
• Use a tablet to manage and track customers in yard as well as input yard locations on equipment.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 1-year Heavy Equipment Operating experience REQUIRED or professional Heavy Equipment Operating certification.
• 2-years of Heavy Equipment Operating experience PREFERRED.
• Valid Drivers License REQUIRED.
• Safety Sensitive position that requires an eligble criminal background report, clean drug panel screening and acceptable motor vehicle report.
• Strong commitment to personal safety and the safety of your team and the community we serve.
• Desire to learn new skills and achieve excellence.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time, lift up to 50lbs. and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to climb, bend, and stoop to inspect containers.

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 "Connect with Your Future". A link to our benefits overview can be found here:

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