Utility Worker

WM; Colorado; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Stock purchase plan

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

Holidays

Personal days

Job summary

WM seeks a container yard worker to perform basic washing, repairing and painting of containers and to move and load containers in the yard. You will monitor inventory and ensure safe operations across site activities.

This role supports WM's operations and requires handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Applicants should have at least four years of relevant experience, be comfortable with physical work, and follow all safety protocols.

Qualifications

• 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Safety sensitive role with adherence to safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Reads work order or supervisor instructions and performs minor painting and repairs on containers.
• Performs minor container repairs, such as axle repair/replacement.
• Washes container interiors or exteriors as needed.
• Moves containers within the yard and loads/unloads from trucks.
• Performs painting duties and monitors container inventory.
• Performs general duties as required.

Skills

Container handling

Job description

What is the value of a WM Job?

At WM we know that the value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It's a way to create opportunities for you and your family. This is why we are constantly working to make WM a great place to work and grow a career.

We Are Always Working For A Sustainable Tomorrow

Our mission is to leave the world a better place than we found it by helping its inhabitants find purpose in becoming its caretakers.

We Are People First:

The members of the WM family are the foundation for our success. We foster an environment where all teammates feel welcomed, valued and seen.

We Are Committed to Your Growth:

Your Tomorrow Education Assistance Program, paid on-the-job training, and established career progression.

We Are Stable:

From the front line to the corporate offices, our team members perform essential and meaningful work.

We Are a Family:

At WM we are over 60,000 people - from many places and many backgrounds, and it is our amazing differences that make us stronger.

I. Job Summary

Washes, repairs and/or performs limited painting duties in an effort to clean, cover and/or protect interior or exterior surfaces of containers. Performs minor repairs, such as axle repair/replacement, on assigned containers. Responsible for the movement of containers within the yard, the loading and unloading of new and used containers, and monitoring the container inventory.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reads work order or receives instructions from supervisor regarding minor painting and/or completing minor repairs on assigned containers.
• Performs minor container repairs, such as axle repair/replacement.
• Washes container interior or exteriors as needed.
• Moves containers in the yard.
• Loads and unloads both new and used containers from trucks.
• Performs minor painting duties.
• Responsible for monitoring the site’s container inventory.
• Performs general duties and responsibilities as required.

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• 4 years of relevant work experience

B. Preferred Qualifications

IV. Physical Requirements

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.
This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing—including pre-employment screening, post-incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing, in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

V. 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(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

ABOUT WM

WM (WM.com) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post‑consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas‑to‑electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy‑duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

Real ID

In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative.