Wm
Leading provider of comprehensive waste management services across North America.
Heavy Equipment Operator II Benefits Day 1, Stable Hours, 401K Match
Operate heavy equipment at a waste disposal site, ensuring safety and maintenance.
Job Highlights
About the Role
As a Heavy Equipment Operator II you will operate bulldozers, scrapers, and front‑end loaders at one of WM’s recycling facilities serving over 20 million customers. The role requires compliance with safety policies, routine equipment inspections, and material handling using appropriate moving equipment. • Operate bulldozers, scrapers, and front‑end loaders following safety policies. • Conduct routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance; maintain records. • Move and position raw materials and finished components using material‑moving equipment. • Follow standard operating procedures for operating and maintaining vehicles. • Work independently, accountable to safety guidelines, and communicate effectively.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸bulldozer operation
- ▸scraper operation
- ▸loader operation
- ▸equipment inspection
- ▸preventative maintenance
- ▸material handling
What You Bring
The work environment includes both shop and field settings, with exposure to dirt, odors, noise, and weather extremes for most of the day. Physical demands involve motor coordination, occasional lifting of objects under 30 lb, and rare exposure to cuts, burns, or toxic chemicals. • Minimum 3 years experience operating heavy equipment. • Must be over 18 and legally authorized to work in the United States. • Ability to meet physical requirements, with or without accommodations. • Pass pre‑employment drug screen and physical examination. • Problem‑solve independently while supporting colleagues. • Physical demands: motor coordination, occasional handling of objects <30 lb, exposure to dirt, noise, weather extremes, rare cuts/burns.
Requirements
- ▸heavy equipment
- ▸3 years
- ▸us authorized
- ▸problem solving
- ▸physical stamina
- ▸motor coordination
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 role that emphasizes employee safety, work‑life balance, and opportunities for career growth. Compensation starts at $23.00 per hour, dependent on experience, and includes stable hours for financial stability. Employees also receive stock options, comprehensive health coverage (dental, vision, prescription), a company‑matched 401(k), education assistance, adoption support, and other benefits. The position works Monday through Friday, 7 am to 3:30 pm, at WM’s waste‑disposal site in Sulphur, Louisiana, providing a predictable schedule and work‑life balance. WM values people first, committing to employee growth, training, and a sustainable future. The company is an equal‑opportunity employer in the United States and Canada and provides accommodations during the hiring process. At WM, a job is more than a paycheck; it offers opportunities for families, resources, engagement activities, and a culture that emphasizes stability, sustainability, and teamwork. • Starting salary $23 per hour (experience‑based) with benefits such as employee stock, comprehensive health coverage, 401(k) match, education assistance, and adoption support.
Work Environment
Field