Heavy Equipment Operator Benefits Day 1, Stable Hours, 401K

Waste Management, Inc. (WM) • Washtucna, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

WM is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator I to work at a waste disposal site in Washtucna, Washington. The role involves operating heavy equipment, including bulldozers, scrapers, and front-end loaders, at a waste management or recycling facility. Operators follow strict safety procedures and company operating policies, and perform equipment inspections, preventive maintenance, recordkeeping, and material movement. The normal work setting is a shop or field, with the position based on-site.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., with occasional Saturdays. The listed starting pay is $32.00 per hour, with the specific offer potentially influenced by experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. WM offers stable hours, employee stock, healthcare coverage, education assistance, a company-matched 401(k), adoption assistance, and parent support.

Candidates must have at least one year of heavy equipment operating experience, be over 18, be legally eligible to work in the United States, and be able to meet the physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates must successfully complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical. The role calls for people who can work independently, follow safety guidelines, communicate with and support colleagues, and solve problems.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Be over 18 years of age.
• Be legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Successfully complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical.
• Ability to work independently, adhere to safety guidelines, communicate with and support colleagues, and solve problems independently.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment in compliance with company operating safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and preventive maintenance, and maintain accurate records.
• Move and position raw materials and finished components using material-moving equipment.
• Follow standard operating procedures for operating and maintaining vehicles.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employee stock available.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Annual education assistance benefit for team members.
• Company-matched 401(k).
• Adoption assistance and parent support.
• Stable hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed