Experienced, Heavy Equipment Operator, MRF

Waste Management, Inc. (WM) • North Charleston, SC

3d • $25 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

WM is hiring an Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to work at a recycling facility and waste disposal site in North Charleston, South Carolina. The operator uses heavy equipment, including bulldozers, scrapers, and front-end loaders, to support the facility’s operations. The role requires compliance with operating safety procedures, routine equipment inspections and preventive maintenance, accurate recordkeeping, and moving and positioning raw materials and finished components. The normal work setting is a shop or field, with the job taking place at a waste disposal site.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Be over 18 years of age.
• Be legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Be able to perform the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Successfully complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical.
• Thrive working independently, adhere to safety guidelines, communicate well, support colleagues, and solve problems independently.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with loaders, skid steers, and forklifts.

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

• Starting pay of $25–$29 per hour, depending on experience.
• Stable hours.
• Stock purchase plan.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Annual education assistance benefit.
• Company-matched 401(k).
• Adoption assistance and parent support.
• Training and development based on career goals.

What This Job Offers

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