Senior Heavy Equipment Operator

Are you looking for stable work as a Heavy Equipment Operator III with benefits that provide financial security for you and your family? Aspiring to advance in your heavy equipment career at a site that prides itself on employee safety? Searching for a company that prioritizes its employees' well-being and understands the importance of family time? If this speaks to you, then WM might be the place for your next career move. Stable work and benefits that support you and your loved ones, a schedule that respects work life balance with your safety at the heart of everything we do and support for your future with training and development based on your unique career goals. That’s what you get as a Heavy Equipment Operator III at WM – and more. About us WM is North America’s leading provider of comprehensive waste management environmental services. We partner with our customers and the communities we serve to manage and reduce waste at each stage from collection to disposal, while recovering valuable resources and creating clean, renewable energy. Pay and benefits Starting salary of $25 - $28 per hour depending on experience Stable hours for your financial stability Access to a stock purchase plan Comprehensive healthcare coverage including dental, vision and prescription coverage Paid tuition and scholarships for you and your dependents Company-matched 401(k) Adoption assistance and parent support Hours and location Monday – Friday every week, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, occasional weekends. The normal setting for this job is our Landfill in Opelika, AL. Responsibilities Operates heavy equipment in compliance with the 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. Follow appropriate standard operating procedures as per guidelines for operating and maintaining vehicle. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications 5 years of experience operating heavy equipment. 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. Preferred Experience: motor grader, front end loader, dozer, excavator. The kind of people who thrive in our teams Thrive while working independently. Take accountability for adhering to our safety guidelines. Good communicators who are ready to support other colleagues. Able to problem solve while independently. Work environment and physical demands 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.; Normal setting for this job is: shop or field. Benefits (additional) At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran #J-18808-Ljbffr