Heavy Equipment Operator I Benefits Day 1, Stable Hours, 401K Match

About the Role

The position works Monday‑Friday, 7 am‑5 pm, at the waste‑disposal site in Oklahoma City, OK, providing predictable scheduling that supports financial stability and personal life balance. As a Heavy Equipment Operator I you will operate bulldozers, scrapers, and front‑end loaders at recycling facilities, following strict safety procedures, conducting equipment inspections, and moving raw materials and finished components to keep operations running efficiently. • Operate heavy equipment in compliance with safety policies and procedures. • Conduct routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance; maintain accurate records. • Move and position raw materials and finished components using material moving equipment. • Follow standard operating procedures for operating and maintaining vehicles.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸heavy equipment
• ▸equipment inspection
• ▸preventive maintenance
• ▸material handling
• ▸vehicle operations
• ▸safety procedures

What You Bring

Candidates must have at least one year of experience operating heavy equipment, be over 18, legally authorized to work in the United States, capable of meeting the physical demands of the role, and able to pass a pre‑employment drug screen and physical examination. Ideal team members thrive independently, hold themselves accountable to safety guidelines, communicate effectively with colleagues, and solve problems on their own while supporting the broader team. The work environment involves frequent use of motor coordination and finger dexterity, occasional handling of objects under 30 lb, rare exposure to cuts, burns, or toxic chemicals, and regular exposure to dirt, odor, noise, and weather extremes in shop or field settings. WM is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to non‑discriminatory hiring practices in the United States and Canada, provides accommodations during the selection process, and requires a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative for travel or access to federal facilities. • Minimum 1 year experience operating heavy equipment. • Must be over 18 years of age. • Legal eligibility to work in the United States. • Ability to perform physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodations. • Pass pre‑employment drug screen and physical.

Requirements

• ▸heavy equipment
• ▸1 year
• ▸legal eligible
• ▸physical ability
• ▸safety focus
• ▸problem solving

Benefits

If you are seeking stable, full‑time work as a Heavy Equipment Operator I with benefits that protect your financial future and family time, WM may be the right fit. The company emphasizes employee safety, work‑life balance, and growth through personalized training and development. Compensation includes a starting hourly wage of $20.00‑$22.00 based on experience, along with stable hours, a stock purchase plan, comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription), an annual education assistance benefit, a company‑matched 401(k), and adoption and parent‑support programs. At WM, a job is more than a paycheck; it offers opportunities for personal and family growth, a supportive culture that values people first, and a commitment to a stable, sustainable future. • Starting salary $20.00 • $22.00 per hour, depending on experience. • Stable hours for financial stability. • Access to a stock purchase plan. • Comprehensive healthcare coverage including dental, vision, and prescription. • Annual Education Assistance Benefit. • Company‑matched 401(k). • Adoption assistance and parent support.

Work Environment

Onsite