II, Heavy Equipment Operator Landfill: Day Shift

II, Heavy Equipment Operator Landfill:
Day Shift, Day 1 Benefits

Apply for this role with WM, first mover opportunities available to the first 25 applicants.

WM is North America’s leading provider of comprehensive waste management environmental services, managing and reducing waste from collection to disposal while recovering resources and creating renewable energy.

• Starting salary of $23+ per hour, depending on experience
• Stable hours, stock purchase plan, and comprehensive healthcare coverage (including dental, vision, and prescription)
• Paid tuition and scholarships for you and your dependents
• Company‑matched 401(k)
• Adoption assistance and parent support

• Monday – Friday, 7:15 am to 5:00 pm
• 1 Saturday per month, 7:15 am – 2:30 pm
• Location:
  
  Landfill, Ridgeland, SC

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

• 3 years of experience operating heavy equipment
• Over 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States
• Physical ability to perform job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations
• Successful completion of pre‑employment drug screening and physical
• Preferred:
  At least 2 years of experience with yellow iron, landfill, excavator, ADT and compactor

• Independent workers who take accountability for safety guidelines
• Good communicators ready to support colleagues
• Problem solvers who work independently

• Motor coordination with finger dexterity required for most of the workday
• Occasional handling of objects less than 30 pounds
• Rare exposure to physical risks such as cuts, burns, or toxic chemicals
• Routine exposure to dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, or similar elements
• Normal setting: shop or field