Heavy Equipment Operator Landfill

WM (Waste Management); Monroe (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Adoption assistance

Job summary

WM is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator I at our Monroe, GA landfill. You will operate bulldozers, scrapers and front-end loaders to move material and support daily site operations.

We offer stable hours, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for training. Starting pay depends on experience; this is a full-time role with weekday hours and no weekends.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Ability to perform physical requirements with/without accommodations.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and physical.
• Preferred experience: dozer, compactor.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment in compliance with safety policies and procedures.
• Move and position raw materials and finished components using material moving equipment.
• Follow standard operating procedures for operating and maintaining vehicles.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Independent worker

Good communicator

Problem solving

Tools

Bulldozers

Scrapers

Front-end loaders

Job description

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 & benefits

• Starting pay depends on experience
• Stable hours for your financial stability
• Access to a stock purchase plan
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including dental, vision and prescription coverage.
• Paid tuition and scholarships for you and your dependents
• 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 & location

• Monday - Friday every week 7am to 5pm
• No weekends
• The normal setting for this job is our Landfill in Monroe, GA.

Responsibilities

Those are the key details on pay and schedule - now here's more on what you'll be doing as a Heavy Equipment Operator I at WM.

Each day you'll work at one of our recycling facilities that service over 20 million customers across the USA. As a Heavy Equipment Operator I you'll be responsible for operating heavy equipment like bulldozers, scrapers & front-end loaders - this role is vital to the work we do, so your work will be recognized and valued for the impact it has on our operation. Our heavy equipment operators take their careers to the next level by working on equipment that requires a high level of skill - and determination. Our waste disposal sites have strict procedures in place to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all our Landfill employees.

• 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 per guidelines for operating and maintaining vehicle.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1 year 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.
• Preferred Experience: dozer, compactor

The kind of people who thrive in our teams

• 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 while independently.

Work environment and physical demands

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.

• Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) most of the workday. 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.) rarely.
• Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the workday.
• Normal setting for this job is: shop or field.