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I, Heavy Equipment Operator Landfill

WM, Rochester, NH, United States


Are you looking for stable work as a Heavy Equipment Operator I 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 I 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.

The pay and benefits you’ll get as a Heavy Equipment Operator I

Starting salary of $25 - $31 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

The hours and location you’ll work

Monday – Friday every week: 6am to 5:30pm

Occasional Saturdays

We’re committed to offering you stable hours for the financial security and work life balance you need.

The normal setting for this job is our Landfill in Rochester, NH.

Here’s what you’ll do as a Heavy Equipment Operator I at WM

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 using material‑moving equipment.

Follow appropriate standard operating procedures as per guidelines for operating and maintaining the vehicle.

Perform other duties as assigned.

What do you need to be considered for the role of Heavy Equipment Operator I?

1 year of experience operating heavy equipment.

Be over 18 years of age.

Legally eligible to work in the United States.

Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Successfully complete and pass pre‑employment drug screen and physical.

Preferred experience: Dozer.

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
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.

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 a 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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