Wm
Leading provider of comprehensive waste management services across North America.
Heavy Equipment Operator II Day Shift
Operate heavy equipment at a recycling landfill, ensuring safety and maintenance.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The position follows a Monday‑to‑Friday schedule from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM at WM’s material recycling facility and landfill in Lantana, FL, providing consistent hours that promote work‑life balance. As a Heavy Equipment Operator II you will work at a recycling facility serving over 20 million customers, operating bulldozers, scrapers, and front‑end loaders while adhering to strict safety procedures that protect all landfill site employees. • Operate heavy equipment in compliance with safety policies and procedures • Conduct routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance, maintaining accurate records • Move and position raw materials and finished components using material moving equipment • Follow standard operating procedures for operating and maintaining vehicles • Take accountability for adhering to safety guidelines
Key Responsibilities
- ▸heavy equipment
- ▸equipment inspection
- ▸preventative maintenance
- ▸material moving
- ▸safety compliance
What You Bring
Candidates must have at least three years of heavy‑equipment operating experience, be 18 or older, be legally eligible to work in the United States, meet the physical demands of the role, and pass a pre‑employment drug screen and physical examination. The work environment includes exposure to dirt, odors, noise, and weather extremes, with occasional handling of objects under 30 pounds and occasional occupational risks such as cuts or burns; reasonable accommodations are available. WM is committed to equal employment opportunity, providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities, and requires a REAL ID or equivalent for employees who travel by air or access federal property. • Minimum 3 years experience operating heavy equipment • Be at least 18 years of age • Legally authorized to work in the United States • Able to meet physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations • Pass pre‑employment drug screening and physical exam • Communicate effectively and support colleagues • Solve problems independently
Requirements
- ▸heavy equipment
- ▸3+ years
- ▸legal work
- ▸physical demands
- ▸problem solving
- ▸communication
Benefits
Are you looking for stable work as a Heavy Equipment Operator II with comprehensive benefits that support your financial security and family well‑being? WM offers a career path that emphasizes employee safety, work‑life balance, and development opportunities tailored to your goals. Compensation includes a starting salary based on experience, stable hours for financial stability, a stock purchase plan, comprehensive healthcare covering dental, vision, and prescriptions, annual education assistance, a company‑matched 401(k), and adoption and parent‑support benefits. At WM, the focus is on people first, growth, stability, and a sustainable future, offering a supportive culture that values families, career development, and community impact.
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