Heavy Equipment Operator + CDL License

WM (Waste Management); Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Short‑term disability

Job summary

Waste Management in Baton Rouge is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to operate a variety of heavy equipment used in construction demolition, soil remediation, and waste disposal at job sites or post-collection facilities.

Hours are 6:00am - 4:30pm Mon - Thurs. The role requires safe operation, routine inspections, and record-keeping. May require travel to multiple sites and pre-employment drug testing where required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.
• 3+ years experience operating heavy equipment.
• Proficient in operating the minimum required equipment at an expert level based on site operations, which may include: Dozer, Excavator, Wheel Loader, Skid Steer, Water Truck.
• Commercial drivers license with Air brake endorsement
• TWIC Card, or ability to obtain prior to starting
• Pre-assignment and/or pre-hire drug and/or alcohol testing may be required by certain customer-contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment in compliance with company safety policies and procedures.
• Conducts routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment; maintains records.
• Moves and positions raw materials and finished components with material moving equipment.
• Follow appropriate standard operating procedures for operating and maintaining vehicle.
• May be required to move between job sites as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Tools

Dozer

Excavator

Wheel Loader

Skid Steer

Water Truck

Job description

Job Summary

Operates a wide variety of heavy equipment vehicles that perform the spreading and compaction of construction demolition, soil remediation, commercial and residential waste disposed at the post collection facilities or particular job sites.

Hours: 6:00am - 4:30pm Mon - Thurs

Essential Duties and 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.
• Follow appropriate standard operating procedures as guideline for operating and maintaining vehicle.
• May be part of a team that will be required to move from job site to job site on an as needed basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age and
• Legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located and
• 3+ years experience operating heavy equipment and
• Proficient in operating the minimum required equipment at an expert level based on site operations, which may include: Various Small Equipment (such as skid steers, tractors, water truck) - Dozer - Excavator - Wheel Loader
• Commercial drivers license with Air brake endorsement
• TWIC Card, or ability to obtain prior to starting
• Pre-assignment and/or pre-hire customer-specific drug and/or alcohol testing may be required by certain customer-contract requirements. Such testing may include urinalysis, oral swab, drug hair follicle testing and/or alcohol testing.

Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Climbing
• Balancing
• Sitting
• Hearing
• Repetitive Motions
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

Field: This job operates in both inside garage, shop or gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.

This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing-including pre‑employment screening, post‑incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing-in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short‑term disability.
• a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more.
• Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.