About this role
Job Description
Heavy Equipment Operator – Loess Hills Landfill (Waste Connections)
📍 Malvern, Iowa 💵 Pay Range: $20 – $25/hour 🕒 Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM, with rotating Saturdays
Why Join Us? At Loess Hills Landfill, a proud member of the Waste Connections family, we do more than manage waste - we build communities. With operations across the U.S. and Canada, we’re known for our strong culture, where empowered employees are trusted to make a meaningful impact every day. We believe in hiring people who care - about safety, service, and their future. If you're a skilled equipment operator who values teamwork and wants to grow in a supportive environment, we want to hear from you.
What You’ll Do: As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you’ll be a key part of our operations team, responsible for:
• Operating a variety of heavy equipment including bulldozers, wheel loaders, motor graders, scrapers, and compactors.
• Conducting routine inspections and basic maintenance to ensure equipment safety and performance.
• Promoting a culture of safety and environmental responsibility.
• Collaborating with customers and team members to resolve service issues in a safe and sustainable way.
What We’re Looking For:
• 2+ years of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Solid understanding of equipment operation and maintenance.
• Ability to read, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• A proactive, safety-first mindset and strong communication skills.
What You’ll Get:
• Competitive Pay – $20 to $25/hour
• 401(K) with Company Match - Invest in your future with our support.
• Comprehensive Healthcare - Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Extra Perks - Mental Health Support, Emergency Travel Assistance, Prepaid Legal Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Relief Fund, and Scholarships for your kids.
• Insurance Coverage - Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability.
Equal Opportunity Employer Waste Connections is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to disability or protected veteran status.