Tarper & Small Equipment Operator (Tacoma, WA)

Recovery One, a Waste Connections company, seeks a Day Shift Tarper / Small Equipment Operator to support the safe and efficient movement of construction and demolition (C&D) materials at Recovery 1.

This handson role includes tarping and securing loads, assisting customers and drivers, operating small equipment, and performing general site labor. This is an active position in a fastpaced, highvolume industrial recycling environment.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:00 am - 4:30 pm

Pay: $22-24 an hour

Key Responsibilities:

Tarper Duties:

• Secure and tarp loads according to site and safety standards.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing loads and alert leadership to hazards or issues.
• Provide assistance to drivers with proper load preparation.

Small Equipment Operation:

• Operate small equipment (e.g., skid steers, forklifts, yard goats) to move materials safely and efficiently.
• Support material flow throughout the site.
• Maintain communication with tip floor staff and heavy equipment operators.

General Labor & Support:

• Assist with debris cleanup and maintaining safe pedestrian pathways.
• Support tip floor traffic flow during peak volumes.
• Follow all company safety policies, PPE requirements, and hazardreporting procedures.

Environment / Working Conditions:

Recovery 1 processes high volumes of construction and demolition materials. Employees should expect:

• Exposure to dust, debris, mud, and varying site conditions.
• Indoor/outdoor work in heat, cold, rain, and wind.
• Active wildlife and pest presence, which is common in openair recycling and C&D environments.
• Hightraffic areas with frequent movement of customers, trucks, and heavy equipment.
• Constant walking, standing, climbing, and lifting throughout the shift.
• Required use of PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, highvisibility gear, gloves, etc.) at all times.

Minimum Requirements:

• Ability to lift 50-75 lbs unassisted.
• Ability to work safely around heavy equipment in a highactivity environment.
• Reliable attendance and the ability to work the scheduled day shift.
• Willingness to learn and operate small equipment (training provided).
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in recycling, C&D, warehouse, or construction environments.
• Experience operating small equipment (forklift, skid steer, or similar).
• Strong communication skills and teamwork approach.
• Familiarity with daily equipment inspections and reporting maintenance issues promptly

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:https://careers.wasteconnections.com/why-waste-connections

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