Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Overview

WM is North America’s leading provider of comprehensive waste management environmental services. This role supports WM’s commitment to safety, employee well‑being, and career development.

As a Heavy Equipment Operator I you will work at a recycling facility serving millions of customers, operating equipment such as bulldozers, scrapers, and front‑end loaders to move and position raw materials and finished components.

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

• At least 1 year of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Over 18 years of age.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Successfully complete and pass a pre‑employment drug screen and physical exam.

Starting salary of $27.00 per hour. Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with occasional overtime. Stated hours are weekly 8.25 hours per day.

• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Company‑matched 401(k).
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Annual education assistance benefit.
• Adoption assistance and parent support.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.

• Use motor coordination and finger dexterity for the majority of the workday.
• Handle objects less than 30 pounds occasionally.
• Exposed to physical occupational risks such as cuts, burns, and toxic chemicals rarely.
• Work environment includes dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, and similar elements most of the workday.
• Work setting: shop or field (waste disposal site).

Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran