Wm
Leading provider of comprehensive waste management services across North America.
II, Heavy Equipment Operator Landfill: Day Shift, Day 1 Benefits
Operate heavy equipment at a landfill, handling materials and maintaining safety.
Job Highlights
About the Role
As a Heavy Equipment Operator II you will operate bulldozers, scrapers, and front‑end loaders while adhering to strict safety procedures. Daily tasks include equipment inspections, preventative maintenance, moving and positioning raw materials and finished components, and following standard operating procedures. • Operate bulldozers, scrapers, and front‑end loaders in compliance with safety policies. • Perform routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance with accurate records. • Move and position raw materials and finished components using material‑moving equipment. • Follow standard operating procedures for equipment operation and maintenance.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸equipment operation
- ▸preventative maintenance
- ▸material handling
- ▸safety compliance
- ▸inspections
- ▸sop adherence
What You Bring
The role requires strong motor coordination, occasional handling of objects under 30 lb, and exposure to typical landfill conditions such as dirt, odors, noise, and weather extremes. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. WM is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and provides accommodations throughout the hiring process. Candidates may need a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative for travel or federal‑property access. The company values its people, invests in growth, and strives for a sustainable tomorrow. • Minimum 3 years experience operating heavy equipment; must be 18+ and legally authorized to work in the U.S. • Ability to meet physical demands, pass pre‑employment drug screen and physical. • Desired traits: independent work style, accountability to safety guidelines, strong communication, problem‑solving ability. • Physical requirements: motor coordination, occasional lifts under 30 lb, exposure to typical landfill environment (dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes).
Requirements
- ▸heavy equipment
- ▸3 years
- ▸motor coordination
- ▸safety guidelines
- ▸communication
- ▸independent
Benefits
Are you looking for stable work as a Heavy Equipment Operator II with benefits that provide financial security for you and your family? WM offers a schedule that respects work‑life balance, places safety at the heart of operations, and supports your future through training and development aligned with your career goals. Compensation includes a starting salary of $22‑$28 per hour, stable hours for financial stability, and access to a stock purchase plan. Benefits cover comprehensive healthcare (dental, vision, prescription), paid tuition and scholarships for you and dependents, a company‑matched 401(k), and adoption assistance and parent support. The position works Monday‑Friday, 6 am‑4 pm, with no weekend shifts, providing a predictable work‑life balance. The normal work setting is the landfill in Bergen, NY, where you will operate heavy equipment at one of our recycling facilities that serve over 20 million customers nationwide. • Starting hourly wage $22–$28, depending on experience. • Stable, predictable hours: Monday‑Friday, 6 am‑4 pm, no weekends. • Access to company stock purchase plan and company‑matched 401(k). • Comprehensive health coverage including dental, vision, and prescriptions. • Paid tuition assistance and scholarships for employees and dependents. • Adoption assistance and parent support programs.
Work Environment
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