Heavy Equipment Operator
Yakima County, WAYakima, Washington, United States
Posted April 21, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Yakima County, WA offers comprehensive online resources on county services, community resources, and governmental operations.
Job Description
The Heavy Equipment Operator provides skilled work in the safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment with complex controls utilized in the proper disposal of municipal solid waste at one or more Yakima County solid waste disposal sites. The position operates a D-8 Dozer or similar for the grading, excavating, backfill, and pushing waste.
Requirements
- High School or (G.E.D.)
- six (6) years equipment operation experience
- Class A, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
- Ability to learn to operate all pieces of solid waste equipment within one (1) year of employment
Benefits
- Health Care Benefits
- Retirement Benefits
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
