Wm
Leading provider of comprehensive waste management services across North America.
Traveling Heavy Equipment Operator
Operate heavy equipment at landfill/recycling sites, traveling up to 90% of time.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The position follows a Monday‑Friday full‑time schedule with occasional weekend travel, working at various landfill, recycling, and operating sites across the Upper Midwest (ND, SD, MN, WI, MI, IA). Operators will work in environments that may include dirt, odors, noise, and weather extremes, with physical demands such as occasional lifting of objects under 30 lb and the need for motor coordination and finger dexterity. • Operate bulldozers, scrapers, and front‑end loaders following safety policies • Conduct routine equipment inspections and preventive maintenance; maintain accurate records • Move and position raw materials and finished components with material‑moving equipment • Follow standard operating procedures for equipment operation and maintenance • Occasionally lift objects under 30 lb and may encounter minor cuts, burns, or chemical exposure
Key Responsibilities
- ▸equipment operation
- ▸preventive maintenance
- ▸equipment inspection
- ▸material handling
- ▸sop compliance
What You Bring
WM is committed to equal employment opportunity, diversity, and providing accommodations as needed, while also requiring a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative for travel by air or access to federal property. • Minimum 5 years heavy‑equipment operating experience • Must be 18 or older and legally authorized to work in the United States • Ability to meet physical job requirements with or without accommodations • Pass pre‑employment drug screen and physical examination • Thrive working independently and take accountability for safety • Communicate effectively and support colleagues • Solve problems independently • Required motor coordination and finger dexterity • Daily exposure to dirt, odors, noise, and weather extremes
Requirements
- ▸heavy‑equipment
- ▸5‑year exp
- ▸physical
- ▸safety
- ▸problem‑solving
- ▸communication
Benefits
Are you looking for stable work as a Traveling Lead Heavy Equipment Operator with benefits that provide financial security for you and your family? WM offers a role that prioritizes employee safety, well‑being, and family time, making it an attractive next career move. • Premium hourly pay • Hotel accommodation for site‑to‑site travel • $55 per day per diem for meals • Tax‑free mileage reimbursement • Full‑time hours with overtime as needed • Comprehensive healthcare including dental, vision, and prescriptions • Paid tuition and scholarship programs • Career progression opportunities • Company‑matched 401(k) plan
Work Environment
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