III, Heavy Equipment Operator Landfill

Waste Management; Elgin (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Waste Management seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator to operate heavy machinery at job sites and ensure adherence to safety standards. Successful candidates will perform routine equipment maintenance, handle materials, and work within a team. The role offers a competitive compensation package including medical benefits and time off.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Short Term Disability

401K Company Match

Paid Vacation

Holidays

Personal Days

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of previous heavy machinery experience required.
• Ability to operate numerous soil excavation/remediation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment in compliance with safety policies.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Move and position raw materials and finished components.

Skills

Teamwork

Heavy Equipment Operation

Education

None required

Job description

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Shift: Monday-Friday, 4am start time; Rotating Saturdays

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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 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.
• 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 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.) occasionally.
• 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 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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