Heavy Equipment Operator

Waste Connections
📍 Lake Panasoffkee, FL, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 21, 2026

Job Description

🚜 **Now Hiring: Equipment Operators – Heart of Florida Landfill**
📍 **Lake Panasoffkee, FL**

We are currently seeking **experienced, safety‑conscious Equipment Operators** to join our team at **Heart of Florida Landfill** . Prior landfill or waste experience is a **big plus** , but we’re willing to **train the right candidate** who brings a strong work ethic and willingness to learn.

✅ **Schedule:** 5am-4:30pm and 7am-6:30pm | Monday–Friday with occasional Saturdays
✅ **Hours:** 45–55 hours per week
✅ **Pay:** **$24–$26+ per hour DOE**

**🔧 Key Responsibilities**

+ Perform general maintenance around the site and facility
+ Spread and compact trash using a **Compactor**
+ Apply daily cover using a **Dozer**
+ Excavate soil with an **Excavator**
+ Haul soil as needed

**🌤 Working Conditions**

+ Outdoor landfill environment
+ Work near moving mechanical parts
+ Exposure to wet/humid conditions...

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Job Details

  • Location Lake Panasoffkee, FL
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category other-general
  • Posted Date June 21, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 02, 2026