Heavy Equipment Operator I - Stable Hours & Benefits

Waste Management; Taylor (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Stock purchase plan

Company-matched 401(k)

Tuition scholarships

Adoption assistance

Parental support

Job summary

Waste Management in Taylor, PA is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator I to operate bulldozers, scrapers, and front-end loaders at our recycling/landfill sites while maintaining a strong safety record.

This role offers stable hours, a starting hourly wage of $23 to $25, comprehensive healthcare, a 401(k) plan, tuition assistance, and opportunities for training and advancement in a safety‑conscious environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Be 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.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment in compliance with safety policies and procedures.
• Conducts routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance; maintains records.
• Moves and positions raw materials and finished components using material-moving equipment.
• Follow standard operating procedures for operating and maintaining vehicles.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety mindset

Independent work

Job description

Waste Management in Taylor, PA is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator I to operate bulldozers, scrapers, and front-end loaders at our recycling/landfill sites while maintaining a strong safety record.

This role offers stable hours, a starting hourly wage of $23 to $25, comprehensive healthcare, a 401(k) plan, tuition assistance, and opportunities for training and advancement in a safety‑conscious environment.