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. 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 $28 – $20 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 Work Hours and Location Monday – Friday every week 5am to 5pm 1 Saturday per month Location: Landfill in Ball Ground, GA Role Overview Each day you’ll work at one of our recycling facilities that service over 20 million customers across the USA. As a Heavy Equipment Operator III you’ll be responsible for operating heavy equipment like bulldozers, scrapers & front‑end loaders – this role is vital to the work we do, so your work will be recognized and valued for the impact it has on our operation. Responsibilities Operate heavy equipment in compliance with the company operating safety policies and procedures Conduct routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment; maintain accurate records Move and position raw materials and finished components with use of material moving equipment Follow appropriate standard operating procedures as per guidelines for operating and maintaining vehicle Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications 5 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 Preferred: Foreman or crew lead experience Candidate Profile Thrives 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 Physical Demands Motor coordination with finger dexterity most of the workday Exert physical effort in handling objects less than 30 pounds occasionally Expose to physical occupational risks rarely Expose to physical environment involving dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the workday Normal setting: shop or field Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran #J-18808-Ljbffr