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Heavy Equipment Operator II

Waste Management

  • Tunica, MS
  • 9 days ago

    Highlights

    Proficient in operating the minimum required equipment at an advanced level based on site operations, which may include: • Tipper • ADTs • Compactors • Various Small Equipment (such as skid steers, tractors, water truck) • Dozer • Excavator • Wheel Loader. Operates a wide variety of heavy equipment vehicles that perform the spreading and compaction of construction demolition, soil remediation, commercial and residential waste disposed at the post collection facilities and/or particular job sites.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationTunica, MS
    IndustryOther/Not Classified
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1968
    Websitehttps://careers.wm.com/us/en

    Description

    I. Job Summary

    Shift is typically, 4 - 12 hour days and rotating Saturday's.

    3 plus years of grading, dozer work is a plus.

    Operates a wide variety of heavy equipment vehicles that perform the spreading and compaction of construction demolition, soil remediation, commercial and residential waste disposed at the post collection facilities and/or particular job sites. Heavy Equipment Operators work closely with other team members and follow safety protocols to ensure efficient project completion while minimizing risks.

    II. Essential Duties and 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 guideline for operating and maintaining vehicle.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.

    III. Qualifications

    A. Required Qualifications

    • No educational requirement
    • Must be at least 18 years of age and
    • Legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located and
    • 1-3 years previous experience operating heavy equipment and
    • Proficient in operating the minimum required equipment at an advanced level based on site operations, which may include: • Tipper • ADTs • Compactors • Various Small Equipment (such as skid steers, tractors, water truck) • Dozer • Excavator • Wheel Loader
    • Driver's License Valid driver's license may be required Upon Hire

    B. Preferred Qualifications

    IV. Physical Requirements

    Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

    • Climbing
    • Balancing
    • Sitting
    • Hearing
    • Repetitive Motions
    • Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

    Field: This job operates in both inside garage, shop or gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.

    This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing-including pre‑employment screening, post‑incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing-in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

    V. Benefits

    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.

    If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply.

    Benefits

    Paid Sick Days, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401K, Stock Options, Flexible Spending Accounts, Retirement / Pension Plans, Life Insurance

    About Company

    Waste Management is the largest environmental solutions provider in North America, serving more than 21 million municipal, commercial and industrial customers in the U.S. and Canada. We have invested in developing waste solutions for a changing world. Today, this includes not just disposal and recycling, but personal counseling to help customers achieve their green goals, including zero waste.

    Waste Management is North America’s largest residential recycler and a renewable energy provider. We recover the naturally occurring gas inside landfills to generate electricity, called landfill-gas-to-energy. Waste Management’s fleet of natural gas trucks is the largest heavy-duty truck fleet of its kind in North America. With the largest network of recycling facilities, transfer stations and landfills in the industry, our entire business can adapt to meet the needs of every distinct customer segment.

    As North America’s leading provider of comprehensive waste management services, our mission is to maximize resource value while minimizing impact in order to further both economic and environmental sustainability for all of our stakeholders.

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