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WM • Burnsville, MN 55306 • Posted 24 days ago

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The Heavy Equipment Operator at Waste Management operates a wide variety of heavy equipment vehicles that perform the spreading and compaction of construction demolition, commercial, and residential waste disposed at the post collection facilities. This role involves operating heavy equipment in compliance with the company's operating safety policies and procedures, conducting routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance, and moving and positioning materials with equipment.

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.

Qualifications

Required

  • One plus year of previous experience.
  • Ability to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) most of the work day.
  • Ability to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 30 pounds occasionally.
  • Ability to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) rarely.
  • Ability to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the workday.

Preferred

  • 1 year of experience operating a wheel loader.

About WM

Waste Management is a leading waste management company in North America offering services such as waste collection, transportation, disposal, and recycling. The company serves residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers with a focus on environmental responsibility and sustainability initiatives. Waste Management operates primarily in the United States, with additional presence in Canada and Puerto Rico, and holds a strong market position in the industry.

Full Job Description

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

**Pay Range:** Good pay, depending on experience!

**Preferred Experience: 1 plus year of experience operating a wheel loader!**

**Shift:** Monday-Friday, early start time!

**What is the value of a WM job?**

The value of a WM job is **more than a paycheck** . It's a way to create opportunities for you and your family.

**We Are Stable:** Our WM team is home every day, and our team members perform essential and meaningful work.

**We Are Committed to Growth:** 100% tuition paid for benefits eligible employees and their family, and established career progression.

**We Are Investing in You:** Amazing Medical, Dental & Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more!

**Who are we? #WeAreWM**

_Ready to roll with us?_ Click Apply to join the Waste Management team today.

**I. Job Summary**

Operates a wide variety of heavy equipment vehicles that perform the spreading and compaction of construction demolition, commercial and residential waste disposed at the post collection facilities.

**II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities**

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

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. Supervisory Responsibilities**

This job has no supervisory duties.

**IV. Qualifications**

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

A. Education and Experience

Education: None required.

Experience: One (1) plus year of previous experience.

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

None required.

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

None required.

**V. Work Environment**

Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations 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 work day.

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**

At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran