Heavy Equipment Operator

About WM WM is North America’s leading provider of comprehensive waste management environmental services, partnering with customers and communities to manage and reduce waste, recover resources, and create clean renewable energy. Pay & Benefits Starting salary of $22 per hour Stable hours for financial stability Stock purchase plan Comprehensive healthcare coverage including dental, vision, and prescription Paid tuition and scholarships for you and your dependents Company‑matched 401(k) Adoption assistance and parent support Schedule & Location Monday‑Friday every week: 5:30 am‑4 pm or 7:00 am‑5:30 pm Every third Saturday Location: landfill in Savannah, GA Responsibilities Operate heavy equipment in compliance with company safety policies and procedures. Conduct routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance; 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. Qualifications 3 years of experience operating heavy equipment. 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. Experience with bulldozer, excavator, and compactor is preferred. Physical Demands Motor coordination with finger dexterity (e.g., machine operation) most of the workday. Exert physical effort handling objects less than 30 lb occasionally. Exposed to physical occupational risks such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals rarely. Exposed to physical environment involving dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the workday. Normal setting: shop or field. EEO Statement Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran #J-18808-Ljbffr