II, Heavy Equipment Operator, Landfill

WM (Waste Management)

Nashville (TN)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 40,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Stock purchase plan
Healthcare coverage including dental,视
Tuition assistance and scholarships
Company-matched 401(k)
Adoption assistance and parent support

Job summary

WM (Waste Management) seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator II for our Nashville, TN landfill. The role offers a starting pay of $25+ per hour, with stable hours and benefits including healthcare, 401(k), tuition support, and stock purchase options.

The position runs Monday–Friday, 5:30am–4:30pm with occasional weekends, and requires 3 years of experience operating heavy equipment, legal eligibility to work in the U.S., and the ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and physical.

Qualifications

  • Three years of experience operating heavy equipment.
  • Must be 18 years or older.
  • Legally eligible to work in the United States.
  • Successful pre-employment drug screen and physical.
  • Preferred experience: compactor, ADT, dozer, excavator.

Responsibilities

  • Operate heavy equipment following safety policies and procedures.
  • Move raw materials and finished components using material moving equipment.
  • Follow standard operating procedures for operating and maintaining vehicle.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation
Three years experience

Job description

Are you looking for stable work as a Heavy Equipment Operator II with benefits that provide financial security for you and your family? Aspiring to advance in your heavy equipment career at a site that prides itself on employee safety? Searching for a company that prioritizes its employees' well-being and understands the importance of family time? If this speaks to you, then WM might be the place for your next career move.

Stable work and benefits that support you and your loved ones, a schedule that respects work life balance with your safety at the heart of everything we do and support for your future with training and development based on your unique career goals. That's what you get as a Heavy Equipment Operator II at WM - and more.

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.

The pay and benefits you'll get as a Heavy Equipment Operator II:
  • Starting salary of $25+ per hour depending 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 II. 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.

The hours and location you'll work in as a Heavy Equipment Operator II with WM:

Monday - Friday every week 5:30am to 4:30pm

Ocassional Weekends

We're committed to offering you stable hours for the financial security and work life balance you need.

The normal setting for this job is our material Landfill in Nashville, TN.

Here's more of what you'll do:
  • 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.
What do you need to be considered for the role of Heavy Equipment Operator II?
  • 3 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.
  • Preferred Experience: compactor, ADT, dozer, excavator
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.

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

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