Heavy Equipment Operator Landfill

Job Title

Heavy Equipment Operator I

Valdosta, GA (Landfill)

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.

• Operate heavy equipment such as bulldozers, scrapers, and front‑end loaders in compliance with company operating safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and perform preventative maintenance; 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.

• 1 year of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Over 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Successfully complete and pass pre‑employment drug screen and physical.
• Preferred experience:
  
  skid steer, dozer, water truck, and excavator.
• Strong communication skills and ability to support colleagues.
• Self‑motivated, independent, and accountable for adhering to safety guidelines.

• Pay based on experience.
• Stable hours for financial stability.
• Access to a stock purchase plan.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Paid tuition and scholarships for you and your dependents.
• Company‑matched 401(k).
• Adoption assistance and parent support.

• Monday – Friday
• 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Every fifth Saturday (optional).

• Use motor coordination and finger dexterity most of the workday.
• Exert physical effort in handling objects less than 30 pounds occasionally.
• Potential exposure to physical occupational risks such as cuts, burns, and toxic chemicals rarely.
• Exposure to dirt, odors, noise, and weather extremes most of the workday.

Entry level

Full‑time

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