Senior Heavy Equipment Operator – Landfill with Benefits

WM; Florida; On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Stock purchase plan

Company-matched 401(k)

Job summary

WM is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator III at our Lithia, FL landfill to operate bulldozers, scrapers, and front-end loaders, delivering safety-focused performance in support of our recycling and waste management operations across the network.

Expect a Monday–Friday schedule with every other Saturday mandatory, 6:00am–6:30pm, and possible overnight work during outages. The role offers stable hours and a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience operating heavy equipment.
• 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, compactor, excavator, and ADT.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment in compliance with safety policies and procedures.
• Conducts routine equipment inspections and preventive maintenance; keeps records.
• Moves and positions raw materials and finished components with material moving equipment.
• Follows standard operating procedures for operating and maintaining vehicles.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Independent work

Safety adherence

Tools

Bulldozers

Scrapers

Front-end loaders

Job description

WM is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator III at our Lithia, FL landfill to operate bulldozers, scrapers, and front-end loaders, delivering safety-focused performance in support of our recycling and waste management operations across the network.

Expect a Monday–Friday schedule with every other Saturday mandatory, 6:00am–6:30pm, and possible overnight work during outages. The role offers stable hours and a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family.