Wm
Leading provider of comprehensive waste management services across North America.
Traveling Heavy Equipment Operator
Operate heavy equipment at various WM landfill/recycling sites, traveling 90%.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The position follows a normal Monday‑Friday full‑time schedule, with occasional weekend travel, and requires site‑to‑site movement across landfills, recycling facilities, and other operator sites in the Upper Midwest (ND, SD, MN, WI, MI, IA). As a Traveling Lead Heavy Equipment Operator, you will work at various facilities serving over 20 million customers, operating bulldozers, scrapers, and front‑end loaders while adhering to strict safety procedures and contributing directly to the efficiency of our waste‑disposal operations. • 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 vehicle operation and maintenance • Take accountability for adhering to safety guidelines • Occasionally handle objects less than 30 pounds
Key Responsibilities
- ▸heavy equipment
- ▸equipment inspection
- ▸preventative maintenance
- ▸material handling
- ▸safety compliance
- ▸site travel
What You Bring
The work environment involves exposure to dirt, odors, noise, and weather extremes, and may require occasional handling of objects under 30 pounds. Physical effort and motor coordination are essential, though reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities. • 5+ years heavy equipment operating experience; ability to travel 90% within market area • Be over 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States • Successfully complete pre‑employment drug screen and physical • Able to perform physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodations • Good communication skills to support colleagues • Ability to problem‑solve independently • Use motor coordination and finger dexterity for machine operation • Rare exposure to cuts, burns, or toxic chemicals • Frequent exposure to dirt, odors, noise, and weather extremes • Candidates must have a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative for travel
Requirements
- ▸heavy equipment
- ▸5+ years
- ▸frequent travel
- ▸real id
- ▸problem solving
- ▸communication
Benefits
Are you looking for stable work as a Traveling Lead Heavy Equipment Operator with benefits that provide financial security for you and your family? Aspiring to advance in your heavy equipment career at a site that prides itself on employee safety? If this speaks to you, then WM might be the place for your next career move. WM is committed to people‑first values, offering career growth, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that respects family time. We are an equal‑opportunity employer, require a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative for travel, and strive to create a sustainable future for our employees and the communities we serve. • Premium hourly pay • Tax‑free mileage reimbursement • $55 per day per diem for meals • Hotel accommodation provided for site‑to‑site travel • Comprehensive healthcare coverage including dental, vision, and prescription • Paid tuition and scholarships • Career progression opportunities • Company‑matched 401(k)
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