Heavy Equipment Operator Transfer Stations

Waste Management; Kearneysville (WV); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Waste Management is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to join their team in Kearneysville. The role involves operating a variety of heavy equipment in the responsible disposal of waste materials, ensuring compliance with safety standards and conducting routine maintenance. Ideal candidates will have experience in heavy equipment operation and be committed to performing essential and meaningful work.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Competitive salary

Stock Purchase Plan

401K company match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience operating heavy machinery.
• Familiarity with safety protocols for heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment for waste compaction and spreading.
• Conducts equipment inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Maintains accurate records of operational procedures and inspections.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Routine Equipment Inspections

Preventative Maintenance

Education

None required

Job description

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Pay Range: $24+

Shift: Monday-Friday, 7am-5pm; Every Third Saturday 7am-5pm

Preferred Experience: 2+ years of excavator, rubber tire wheel loader, and tractor trailer. NO CDL REQUIRED

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I. Job Summary

Operates a wide variety of heavy equipment vehicles that perform the spreading and compaction of construction demolition, commercial, and residential waste disposed at the post-collection facilities.

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 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.
• Follows appropriate standard operating procedures as guidelines for operating and maintaining vehicles.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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: Three (3) years of previous experience.

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

None required.

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

None required.

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.) rarely.
• 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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