Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator, Landfill

About the role

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. As an Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator you’ll work at one of our recycling facilities that service over 20 million customers across the USA, operating heavy equipment like bulldozers, scrapers & front‑end loaders.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment in compliance with the company operating safety policies and procedures.
• Conducts routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment; maintains accurate records.
• Moves and positions raw materials and finished components with use of material moving equipment.
• Follows appropriate standard operating procedures as per guidelines for operating and maintaining vehicle.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Preferred experience with dozers and compactors.
• Must be over 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 accommodations.
• Successfully complete and pass a pre‑employment drug screen and physical examination.

Skills

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

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

Starting base pay is $23.00 per hour.

Schedule

• Monday – Friday, 6 am to 5 pm.
• Occasional Saturdays as needed.