Senior Heavy Equipment Operator - Stable Hours & Benefits

WM; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock purchase plan

Healthcare coverage

Tuition assistance

Job summary

WM is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator III to run heavy machinery at our recycling facilities in Alabama. You’ll operate equipment, maintain records, and help ensure safety standards, with a schedule that supports work-life balance.

Starting pay ranges from $24 to $28 per hour, with stable hours, healthcare coverage, and opportunities for tuition assistance and 401(k) participation. This role emphasizes reliability, safety, and teamwork at WM facilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment checks.
• Able to work safely in a recycling facility environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment (bulldozers, scrapers, front-end loaders) in daily recycling facility tasks.
• Conduct routine inspections and basic maintenance on equipment.
• Follow safety policies and procedures and complete accurate records.

Education

5 years experience operating heavy equipment

Job description

WM is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator III to run heavy machinery at our recycling facilities in Alabama. You’ll operate equipment, maintain records, and help ensure safety standards, with a schedule that supports work-life balance.

Starting pay ranges from $24 to $28 per hour, with stable hours, healthcare coverage, and opportunities for tuition assistance and 401(k) participation. This role emphasizes reliability, safety, and teamwork at WM facilities.