Lead, Heavy Equipment Operator, Landfill

WM; Piedmont (AL); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Paid tuition and scholarships

Company-matched 401(k)

Job summary

WM is seeking a Lead Equipment Operator in Piedmont, Alabama, offering stable hours and competitive pay. This role involves operating heavy equipment safely and efficiently, conducting routine inspections, and maintaining compliance with safety standards.

With solid benefits such as healthcare, retirement plans, and educational support, WM is committed to supporting employees' financial and work-life balance. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience and be eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Ability to perform physical requirements with reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment in compliance with safety policies.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections.
• Move and position materials using heavy equipment.

Skills

Operating heavy equipment

Conducting routine inspections

Problem-solving

Tools

Dozer

Excavator

Job description

Are you looking for stable work as a Lead Equipment Operator 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.

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 Lead Heavy Equipment Operator

• Starting Pay $25-$30 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 Lead Heavy Equipment Operator. 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 Lead Heavy Equipment Operator with WM

• Monday – Friday every week
• 7am to 5pm
• Occasional Saturdays
• 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 recycling facility Landfill in Fultondale, AL.

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

Here’s more of what you’ll do

• Operate heavy equipment in compliance with the company operating safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment; maintains accurate records.
• Move and position raw materials and finished components with use of material moving equipment.
• Follow appropriate standard operating procedures as per guidelines for operating and maintaining vehicle.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What do you need to be considered for the role of Lead Heavy Equipment Operator

• 5 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: Dozer and 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.