Senior Heavy Equipment Operator Landfill
About The Position
WM is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator III to work at its landfill in Lithia, Florida. The operator runs heavy equipment, including bulldozers, scrapers, and front-end loaders, to support site operations. The role requires skilled equipment operation and adherence to strict safety procedures. The normal work setting is a shop or field environment, with the job typically based at the landfill. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with every other Saturday mandatory, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Possible overnight work may be required during county powerplant outages. The position offers a starting wage of $24 or more per hour, depending on experience, along with benefits and training and development opportunities.
Requirements
- At least 5 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 accommodations.
- Successfully complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical.
Nice To Haves
- Experience operating a dozer, compactor, excavator, and ADT.
Responsibilities
- Operate heavy equipment in compliance with company 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
- Stock purchase plan.
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- Company-matched 401(k).
- Paid tuition and scholarships for employees and their dependents.
- Adoption assistance and parent support.
- Life insurance and short-term disability.
- Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
- Training and development based on career goals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
