Heavy Equipment Operator

Job description

Job Summary

Operate a wide variety of heavy equipment vehicles that construct landfills, open cells that are ready for trash fill, close cells, site maintenance, site closures, and/or mining.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned and not limited to the following: Operates heavy equipment in compliance with the company operating safety policies and procedures. Conducts routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment; maintains accurate records Moves and positions raw materials and finished components with use of material moving equipment.

Follow appropriate standard operating procedures as guideline for operating and maintaining vehicle Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

A.

Required Qualifications

No education required

• Must be at least
• 18 years of age and Legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located and Proficient in operating the minimum required equipment at an intermediate level based on site operations, which may include:
• Tipper
• ADTs
• Compactors (excluding on-grade outside slope construction)
• Wheel Loader
• Various Small Equipment (such as skid steers, tractors, water truck) Valid Driver's License Pre-assignment and/or pre-hire customer-specific drug and/or alcohol testing may be required by certain customer contract requirements.

Such testing may include urinalysis, drug hair follicle testing and/or alcohol testing. TWIC Card or the ability to obtain one prior to starting. B.

Preferred Qualifications

1 year Previous experience operating heavy equipment 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. Climbing Balancing Sitting Hearing Repetitive Motions Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination ☒ Field: This job operates in both inside garage, shop or gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.

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.

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. If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply.