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Heavy Equipment Operator

Waste Connections
$25.00 / hr
long term disability, 401(k)
United States, New York, Cohoes
Apr 21, 2026

Hiring Immediately!

  • Overtime Eligible
  • Annual boot allowance
  • Earn quarterlysafetybonuses
  • Weekly pay!

Colonie Landfillis looking for asafetyconsciousHeavy Equipment Operatorto join the team inCohoes, NY.

Schedule:M-F 6:30am to 4:00pm / every other Saturday 6:30am to 1:00pm.

Pay Rate:$25.00+ per hour / dependent on experience.

Why Choose Us?

We are Waste Connections, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. We're proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture. One where self-directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day.

Our priority is to make sure we hire safe equipment operators that care about thesafetyof our team and the service provided to our customers. As a heavy equipment operator with us the minimum responsibilities are:

  • Operating heavy equipment such as: bulldozers, wheel loaders, motor grader, scraper, and compactors.
  • Performingroutine inspectionand maintenance on equipment.
  • Promotingcontinuous improvementof workplacesafetyand environmental practices.
  • Interacting with customers and Waste Connections employees to determinesafe and environmentally sound solutions toserviceissues.

What we need from you:

  • 2+ years' experience running heavy equipment
  • Knowledge ofheavy equipment operationand maintenance.
  • Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforcesafety procedures.

What you'll get from us:

  • Competitive Compensation
  • 401(K) with company match; let us help you save for your future
  • Healthcare; Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Perks, perks, perks! Employee Assistance Mental Health Program, Emergency Travel Assistance, Prepaid Legal Plan, Scholarship Opportunities for kids, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Relief Fund
  • Insurance: Life, Short Term/Long Term Disability

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

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