Heavy Equipment Operator III- Landfill

Waste Management; Lithia (VA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Waste Management is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator who will work on essential waste management tasks. The position involves operating heavy machinery for various projects while ensuring safety and efficiency. Candidates should have at least five years of experience and preferably experience with Dozers. This role offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and retirement options.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision

401K with match

Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days

Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Five years of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Ability to work within a cohesive team.
• Experience with Dozers (D6-D12) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate various heavy equipment vehicles for waste processing.
• Conduct routine inspections and maintenance on equipment.
• Follow safety policies for equipment operation.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Teamwork

Preventative maintenance

Job description

Shift: Mon-Sat 7:00am-5:30pm ( Occasional Overnight shifts due to power plant outages ) Must be able to work EVERY OTHER Saturday.

Pay: starting at 25 per hour, based on experience.

Required: 5 years of experience.

Preferred: experience with Dozers (D6-D12)

What is the value of a WM job?

The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It’s a way to create opportunities for you

and your family.

We Are Stable: Our WM team is home every day, and our team members perform essential

and meaningful work.

We Are Committed to Growth: 100% tuition paid for benefits eligible employees and their

family, and established career progression.

We Are Investing in You: Amazing Medical, Dental & Vision, 401K with match, discounted

stock options, dependent day care, and more!

Who are we? #WeAreWM

I. 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.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

Operates heavy equipments 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 equipments.

Follow appropriate standard operating procedures as guideline for operating and maintaining vehicle

Performs other duties as assigned.

Will be part of a team that will be required to move from job site to job site on an as needed basis.

III. Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory duties.

IV. Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

A. Education and Experience

Education: None required.

Experience: Five (5) years of previous experience.

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

None required.

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

Ability to operate numerous soil excavation/remediation equipment.

Ability to work within a cohesive team/unit

V. Work Environment
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) most of the work day;

Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 30 pounds occasionally;

Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) occasionally;

Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the work day;

Normal setting for this job is: shop or field.

Benefits
At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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About the company

Waste Management, Inc. is an American waste management, comprehensive waste, and environmental services company in North America.

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