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

WM; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Employee stock available

Annual Education Assistance

Company‑matched 401(k)

Adoption assistance and parent support

Job summary

WM is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator I in Tempe, AZ, offering stable work with a starting salary of $23.00 per hour. The role involves operating heavy equipment, conducting routine inspections, and ensuring safety compliance. Ideal candidates should have at least 1 year of experience and the ability to perform physical tasks. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, employee stock availability, and a 401(k) plan. Join a company that values work-life balance and employee well-being.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Over 18 years of age.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Ability to perform physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Successfully complete pre‑employment drug screen and physical.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment in compliance with company safety policies.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and maintenance.
• Move and position raw materials and finished components.
• Follow standard operating procedures for vehicle maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Operating heavy equipment

Physical stamina

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

Are you looking for stable work as a Heavy Equipment Operator I 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? Searching for a company that prioritizes its employees' well‑being and understands the importance of family time? If this speaks to you, then WM might be the place for your next career move. Stable work and benefits that support you and your loved ones, a schedule that respects work life balance with your safety at the heart of everything we do and support for your future with training and development based on your unique career goals. That’s what you get as a Heavy Equipment Operator I at WM – and more.

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 $23.00 per hour depending on experience
• Stable hours for your financial stability
• Employee stock available
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including dental, vision and prescription coverage
• Annual Education Assistance Benefit available for team members
• Company‑matched 401(k)
• Adoption assistance and parent support

These are just a few of our comprehensive benefits for Heavy Equipment Operator I. Whether you are planning on building or expanding your family or looking for the next step in your career, WM is there, helping build the best and total you.

Hours and Location

• Monday – Friday (Rotating Saturdays)
• 10am to 6pm (Saturdays 6am – 2:30pm)
• Stable hours for the financial security and work‑life balance you need
• Normal setting: waste disposal site in Phoenix, AZ

Duties

• Operate heavy equipment in compliance with the company operating safety policies and procedures
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment; maintain accurate records
• Move and position raw materials and finished components using material‑moving equipment
• Follow appropriate standard operating procedures as per guidelines for operating and maintaining vehicles
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience operating heavy equipment
• Over 18 years of age
• Legally eligible to work in the United States
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations
• Successfully complete and pass pre‑employment drug screen and physical

Ideal Candidates

• Thrive while working independently
• Take accountability for adhering to our safety guidelines
• Good communicators who are ready to support other colleagues
• Able to problem‑solve independently

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) most of the workday
• Exert physical effort handling objects less than 30 pounds occasionally
• Be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) rarely
• Be exposed to physical environment involving dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the workday
• Normal setting: shop or field