Wm
Leading provider of comprehensive waste management services across North America.
II, Heavy Equipment Operator Landfill
Operate heavy equipment at a landfill, moving materials and ensuring safety.
Job Highlights
About the Role
As a Heavy Equipment Operator I, you will operate bulldozers, scrapers, and front‑end loaders at recycling facilities, playing a critical role in WM’s waste‑disposal operations. The job requires adherence to strict safety procedures and offers opportunities to advance skills on high‑performance equipment. • Operate bulldozers, scrapers, and front‑end loaders safely following WM policies. • Conduct routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance, maintaining accurate logs. • Move and position raw materials and finished components using material‑moving equipment. • Follow standard operating procedures for equipment operation and maintenance. • Work independently and take accountability for adhering to safety guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸equipment operation
- ▸preventative maintenance
- ▸material handling
- ▸safety compliance
- ▸independent work
What You Bring
Candidates must have at least one year of heavy‑equipment operating experience, be at least 18 years old, and be legally authorized to work in the United States. The role also demands the ability to meet physical requirements, pass a pre‑employment drug screen and physical, and accommodate reasonable adjustments if needed. Successful team members thrive when working independently, take accountability for safety guidelines, communicate effectively, and solve problems on their own. The work environment involves exposure to dirt, odors, noise, and weather extremes, with physical tasks such as handling objects under 30 pounds. • Minimum 1 year experience operating heavy equipment. • Must be 18 years or older and legally authorized to work in the United States. • Ability to meet physical demands with or without reasonable accommodation. • Successfully pass pre‑employment drug screening and physical examination. • Communicate effectively and support colleagues.
Requirements
- ▸heavy equipment
- ▸1 year
- ▸18+ years
- ▸us authorized
- ▸physical demands
- ▸safety
Benefits
WM offers stable employment as a Heavy Equipment Operator I with a focus on employee safety, family time, and financial security. The company emphasizes a work‑life balance, training, and development aligned with each employee’s career goals. The position provides a starting wage of $23–$25 per hour, stable hours, and access to a stock purchase plan. Employees receive comprehensive health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, a company‑matched 401(k), paid tuition and scholarships for themselves and dependents, as well as adoption assistance and parental support. WM is committed to equal employment opportunity, providing accommodations during the selection process, and may require a REAL ID for travel. The company emphasizes people‑first values, growth investment, family orientation, stability, and a sustainable future. • Starting salary of $23–$25 per hour with stable, predictable hours. • Access to a stock purchase plan and company‑matched 401(k) retirement savings. • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and prescription insurance; paid tuition, scholarships, and adoption assistance.
Work Environment
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