II, Heavy Equipment Operator Landfill

WM (Waste Management); Mississippi; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Holidays

Personal days

Job summary

WM (Waste Management) is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to support construction demolition, soil remediation, and waste disposal at various sites. You will operate a range of heavy equipment and work with a team to ensure safe, efficient project completion.

Responsibilities include adhering to safety protocols, performing routine inspections, maintaining records, and moving materials using different heavy machines.

Qualifications

• No educational requirement.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• 1–3 years previous experience operating heavy equipment.
• Proficient in operating the minimum required equipment at an advanced level based on site operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment in compliance with company safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance; maintain accurate records.
• Move and position raw materials and finished components with material moving equipment.
• Follow standard operating procedures for operating and maintaining vehicles.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Recordkeeping

Tools

Tipper

ADTs

Compactors

Skid steers

Tractors

Water truck

Dozer

Excavator

Wheel Loader

Job description

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 and/or particular job sites. Heavy Equipment Operators work closely with other team members and follow safety protocols to ensure efficient project completion while minimizing risks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• No educational requirement
• Must be at least 18 years of age and
• Legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located and
• 1-3 years previous experience operating heavy equipment and
• Proficient in operating the minimum required equipment at an advanced level based on site operations, which may include:
• Tipper
• ADTs
• Compactors
• Various Small Equipment (such as skid steers, tractors, water truck)
• Dozer
• Excavator
• Wheel Loader
• Driver's License Valid driver's license may be required Upon Hire

Physical Requirements

• Climbing
• Balancing
• Sitting
• Hearing
• Repetitive Motions
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

Field: This job operates in both inside garage, shop or gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.

This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing-including pre‑employment screening, post‑incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing-in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.