Heavy Equipment Operator , Stable

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Are you looking for stable work as a Heavy Equipment Operator I with benefits that provide financial security for you and your family? Aspirations to advance in your heavy equipment career at a site that prides itself on employee safety ... If this speaks to you, WM might be the place for your next career move.

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.

• Starting salary of $25.00 per hour depending on experience
• Stable hours for your financial stability
• Access to a stock purchase plan
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (dental, vision, prescription)
• Annual Education Assistance Benefit (company‑matched)
• Company‑matched 401(k)
• Adoption assistance and parent support

• Monday – Friday 6:30am‑3:30pm
• Occasional Saturdays 6:30am‑12:00pm
• Primary work setting:
  Landfill in Anderson, CA (recycling facility)

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

• 1 year of experience operating heavy equipment such as Dozer (D6), Excavator, Front‑End Loader.
• 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.

• Works independently and thrives in a self‑directed environment.
• Adheres to safety guidelines and takes accountability.
• Good communicator who supports colleagues.
• Problem‑solves independently.

• Requires motor coordination with finger dexterity (keyboarding, machine operation).
• Exerts physical effort in handling objects less than 30 pounds occasionally.
• Exposed to physical occupational risks such as cuts, burns, exposure to chemicals rarely.
• Exposed to dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the workday.
• Work setting: shop or field (Landfill).

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

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