Traveling Heavy Equipment Operator

About the Role

The role follows a Monday‑to‑Friday full‑time schedule with occasional weekend travel, working at various landfill and recycling facilities that serve over 20 million customers across the United States. Operators will run bulldozers, scrapers, and front‑end loaders, adhere to strict safety protocols, conduct equipment inspections and preventative maintenance, and move raw materials and finished components as needed. • Operate heavy equipment in compliance with safety policies • Conduct routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance • Maintain accurate maintenance records • Move and position raw materials using material‑moving equipment • Follow standard operating procedures for equipment operation and maintenance • Accountable for adhering to safety guidelines • Occasionally handle objects less than 30 lb

Key Responsibilities

• ▸equipment operation
• ▸preventative maintenance
• ▸material handling
• ▸safety compliance
• ▸inspection records
• ▸heavy machinery

What You Bring

WM is seeking a Traveling Lead Heavy Equipment Operator who values stability, family time, and a workplace that prioritizes safety and employee well‑being. Ideal candidates bring at least five years of heavy‑equipment operating experience and are able to travel up to 90% within the market area. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, legally eligible to work in the United States, able to meet the physical demands of the job, and able to pass a pre‑employment drug screen and physical examination. Successful team members thrive independently, take accountability for safety, communicate effectively with colleagues, and solve problems without supervision. The work environment involves frequent exposure to dirt, odors, noise, and weather extremes at landfill or recycling sites in the Upper Midwest, with physical tasks requiring coordination, occasional lifting of items under 30 lb, and rare exposure to occupational hazards. WM is an equal‑opportunity employer in the United States and Canada and provides accommodations during the hiring process; candidates must have a REAL ID or equivalent to travel by air for business purposes. • 5 years of heavy‑equipment operating experience • Minimum age of 18 years • Legal eligibility to work in the United States • Ability to meet physical job requirements with or without accommodations • Pass pre‑employment drug screening and physical examination • Work independently and thrive in autonomous settings • Effective communicator and supportive of colleagues • Strong problem‑solving skills while working independently • Use motor coordination and finger dexterity throughout the workday • Rare exposure to cuts, burns, or toxic chemicals • Frequent exposure to dirt, odors, noise, and extreme weather conditions

Requirements

• ▸heavy equipment
• ▸5 years
• ▸travel 90%
• ▸independent
• ▸problem solving
• ▸physical demands

Benefits

Compensation includes premium hourly pay, hotel accommodations for site‑to‑site travel, a $55 daily meal per diem, tax‑free mileage reimbursement, full‑time and overtime opportunities, comprehensive health coverage, tuition assistance, career progression, and a company‑matched 401(k). The estimated base pay range for this position is $30.31‑$45.49 per hour, with the final offer reflecting experience, education, certifications, and location. • Premium hourly pay • Hotel accommodation for site‑to‑site travel • $55 per day meal per diem • Tax‑free mileage reimbursement • Full‑time hours with overtime as needed • Comprehensive healthcare including dental, vision, and prescription coverage • Paid tuition and scholarship programs • Career progression opportunities • Company‑matched 401(k) plan

Work Environment

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