About the Role
WM is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator I to join their team, offering stable work, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement in a safety-focused environment.
Responsibilities
- Operates heavy equipment in compliance with company operating safety policies and procedures.
- Conducts routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment; maintains accurate records.
- Moves and positions raw materials and finished components with use of material moving equipment.
- Follows appropriate standard operating procedures as per guidelines for operating and maintaining vehicle.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 1 year of experience operating heavy equipment.
- Must be over 18 years of age.
- Legally eligible to work in the United States.
- Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Successfully complete and pass pre-employment drug screen and physical.
- Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) most of the workday.
- Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 30 pounds occasionally.
- Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) rarely.
- Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the workday.
- May require a REAL ID or acceptable alternative for air travel or access to federal property.
Skills
- Operating heavy equipment (bulldozers, scrapers, front-end loaders)
- Equipment inspection
- Preventative maintenance
- Material handling
- Standard operating procedures
- Independent work
- Adhering to safety guidelines
- Communication
- Problem-solving
Location
- AUSTIN, TX
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 1 year of experience operating heavy equipment
Salary/Compensations
- $20.00 per hour
Benefits
- Stable hours
- Employee stock available
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage including dental, vision and prescription coverage.
- Annual Education Assistance Benefit
- Company-matched 401(k)
- Adoption assistance and parent support
About the Company
- WM is North America's leading provider of comprehensive waste management and environmental services.
- WM partners with customers and communities to manage and reduce waste, recover resources, and create clean, renewable energy.
- WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America.
- WM is the largest recycler of post-consumer materials.
- WM is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and landfill gas-to-electricity plants.
- WM operates the largest heavy-duty natural gas truck fleet in North America.
- WM is committed to putting people first and achieving success with integrity.
Equal Opportunity
- WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
- WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.
