Heavy Equipment Operator

Waste Management, Inc. (WM) • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

Operate a variety of heavy equipment to construct landfills, open cells ready for trash fill, close cells, perform site maintenance and closures, and/or conduct mining. The role operates in compliance with company safety policies and procedures and follows standard operating procedures for vehicle operation and maintenance. It includes routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance, keeping accurate records, and moving and positioning raw materials and finished components. This is a safety-sensitive role requiring strict compliance with safety rules and protocols. Drug and alcohol testing may be required before employment and during employment in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

Requirements

• No education is required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.
• Must be proficient at an intermediate level in operating the minimum equipment required for site operations. Equipment may include tipper, ADTs, compactors (excluding on-grade outside slope construction), wheel loader, and small equipment such as skid steers, tractors, and water trucks.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must have a TWIC Card or be able to obtain one before starting.
• Must strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols.
• May be required to complete customer-specific pre-assignment or pre-hire drug and/or alcohol testing. Ongoing drug and alcohol testing may include pre-employment screening, post-incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing.

Nice To Haves

• One year of previous heavy equipment operating experience.

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

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Stock purchase plan
• Company matching on a 401(k)
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Personal days

What This Job Offers

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