Landfill Operator - Benefits Day 1 & Weekly Pay

Waste Management, Inc. (WM) • Lake Mills, IA

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About The Position

The Landfill Operator properly disposes of solid waste materials at a landfill site. The role operates heavy equipment to excavate the site, transport waste, and spread and compact layers of waste and earth cover. It also directs incoming vehicles, examines cargo to prevent prohibited caustic waste disposal, applies specified chemicals to control pests, distributes oil or water to control dust, and weighs vehicles and collects dumping fees.

This is a safety-sensitive position requiring strict compliance with safety rules and protocols. The successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and random testing, in accordance with government regulations and company policies. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at $21.00 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or accredited GED.
• Zero to four years of previous experience, in addition to education requirements.
• Strict compliance with safety rules and protocols.
• Have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative if required for business air travel or access to federal property.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment, including a bulldozer, front-end loader, and compactor, to excavate the landfill site, transport solid waste, and spread and compact layers of waste and earth cover.
• Direct incoming vehicles to the dumping area.
• Examine cargo to prohibit disposal of caustic waste in accordance with government regulations.
• Spray poisons and other specified chemicals over waste material to control disease-carrying pests.
• Drive a truck to distribute oil or water over the landfill to control dust.
• Weigh vehicles entering and leaving the site and collect dumping fees.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance and short-term disability.
• Stock purchase plan and discounted stock options.
• Company matching on a 401(k).
• Dependent day care.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
• Your Tomorrow Education Assistance Program and paid on-the-job training.
• $200 annual boot allowance.
• Weekly pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED