Senior Heavy Equipment Operator MRF: Day Shift, Day 1 Benefits

About the Role

In this role you will operate bulldozers, scrapers, and front‑end loaders at recycling facilities serving over 20 million customers. Your duties will involve safe equipment operation, routine inspections and preventive maintenance, moving raw materials, adhering to standard operating procedures, and completing additional tasks as assigned. • Operate heavy equipment (bulldozers, scrapers, front‑end loaders) in compliance with safety policies • Conduct routine equipment inspections and preventive maintenance, maintaining accurate records • Move and position raw materials and finished components using material‑moving equipment • Follow standard operating procedures for operating and maintaining vehicles • Work independently while taking accountability for safety guidelines

Key Responsibilities

• ▸equipment operation
• ▸preventive maintenance
• ▸material handling
• ▸safety compliance
• ▸inspections
• ▸sop adherence

What You Bring

Applicants must have at least three years of heavy‑equipment operating experience, preferably a 1A or 1B hoisting license, be 18 years or older, legally authorized to work in the United States, and capable of meeting the physical demands of the job. Successful candidates will also pass a pre‑employment drug screen and physical, and will thrive when working independently, communicating effectively, and solving problems. • Minimum 3 years heavy‑equipment operating experience • Preferred MA 1A or 1B hoisting license • Must be 18 years or older and legally eligible to work in the United States • Ability to meet physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodations • Pass pre‑employment drug screen and physical examination • Strong communication skills to support colleagues • Problem‑solving ability while working autonomously • Frequent exposure to outdoor conditions (dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes) • Occasional lifting of objects less than 30 lb • Rare exposure to cuts, burns, or toxic chemicals

Requirements

• ▸heavy‑equipment
• ▸hoisting license
• ▸physical fitness
• ▸problem solving
• ▸communication
• ▸us authorized

Benefits

Are you seeking stable, full‑time work as a Heavy Equipment Operator II with benefits that support your family and a schedule that respects work‑life balance? WM offers a career where safety, training, and development are aligned with your unique goals, making it an ideal next step for those who value both stability and advancement. Compensation includes a starting salary of $23+ per hour, stable weekday hours, access to a stock purchase plan, comprehensive healthcare (including dental, vision, and prescription), paid tuition and scholarship opportunities for you and your dependents, a company‑matched 401(k), and adoption assistance. The work schedule is Monday‑Friday, 4 am to 1 pm with no weekends, based at the landfill in Avon, MA. The position includes exposure to outdoor elements, occasional lifting of items under 30 lb, and rare occupational risks, with accommodations available for individuals with disabilities. WM is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to people‑first values, career growth, sustainability, and a supportive work environment. • Monday‑Friday schedule, 4 am‑1 pm, no weekends

Work Environment

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