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

About Us

WM is North America’s leading provider of comprehensive waste management environmental services. We partner with our customers and the communities we serve to manage and reduce waste at each stage from collection to disposal, while recovering valuable resources and creating clean, renewable energy.

Pay and Benefits

• Starting salary of $21.00 per hour (depending on experience)
• Stable hours for financial stability
• Employee Stock available
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including dental, vision and prescription
• Annual Education Assistance Benefit
• Company‑matched 401(k)
• Adoption assistance and parent support

Schedule and Location

Monday‑Friday: 6:30 am – 5:30 pm; Every Other Saturday: 5:30 am – 3:30 pm.

Normal setting: waste disposal site in Glenns, VA.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as bulldozers, scrapers, and front‑end loaders at recycling facilities serving over 20 million customers.
• Operate heavy equipment in compliance with company operating 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 appropriate standard operating procedures for operating and maintaining vehicles.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience operating heavy equipment.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Successfully complete and pass a pre‑employment drug screen and physical.

Qualifications (Desired Traits)

• Thrives while working independently.
• Takes accountability for adhering to safety guidelines.
• Good communicator, ready to support colleagues.
• Able to problem‑solve while working independently.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Requires motor coordination with finger dexterity (e.g., keyboarding, machine operation) most of the workday.
• Requires exerting physical effort to handle objects less than 30 pounds occasionally.
• Exposure to physical occupational risks (cuts, burns, toxic chemicals, etc.) is rare.
• Exposure to dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, or similar elements most of the workday.
• Normal setting: shop or field.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.