Heavy Equipment Operator Benefits Day 1, Stable Hours, 401K

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)Waste Management, Inc. (WM)Pala, California, United States
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Posted

10/13/2026

Employment

Full time

Range

$25 - $28/hr

Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating machinery such as bulldozers and loaders in compliance with safety policies. They also conduct routine equipment inspections, perform preventative maintenance, and manage the movement of materials at the disposal site.

Requirements overview

Candidates must have at least one year of experience operating heavy equipment and be at least 18 years of age. Applicants must also be legally eligible to work in the United States and be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical.

Key skills

Heavy equipment operationBulldozer operationScraper operationFront-end loader operationEquipment inspectionPreventative maintenanceSafety complianceMaterial handlingProblem solvingCommunication

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About Waste Management, Inc. (WM)

Industry

Environmental Services

Employees

29,202

Type

Public Company

Size

10,001+ employees

WM is North America's leading provider of integrated environmental solutions. We partner with our customers and communities to manage and reduce waste from collection to disposal while recovering valuable resources and creating clean, renewable energy. We are on a quest for environmental performance, a mission to maximize resource value, while minimizing – and even eliminating – environmental impact so that both our economy and our environment can thrive. WM tailors its services to meet the needs of each customer group and to ensure consistent, superior service at the local level. Headquartered in Houston, the company serves nearly 20 million municipal, commercial, industrial, and residential customers through a network of 367 collection operations, 355 transfer stations, 273 active landfill disposal sites, 16 waste-to-energy plants, 104 recycling plants, and 111 beneficial-use landfill gas projects.

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Job categories

Environmental & SustainabilityTradesLogisticsManufacturingEnergy

Description

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 $25.00 - $28.00 per hour depending on experience * Stable hours for your financial stability * Employee stock available  * Comprehensive healthcare coverage including dental, vision and prescription coverage. * We are Committed to Growth: Annual Education Assistance Benefit available for team members * Company-matched 401(k) * Adoption assistance and parent support   These are just a few of our comprehensive benefits for Heavy Equipment Operator I. Whether you are planning on building or expanding your family or looking for the next step in your career – WM is there, helping build the best and total you.  The hours and location you’ll work in as a Heavy Equipment Operator I with WM: * Monday – Friday * 5am to 130pm * 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 waste disposal site in PALA, CA Those are the key details on pay and schedule – now here’s more on what you’ll be doing as a Heavy Equipment Operator I at WM.  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 I 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. Our heavy equipment operators take their careers to the next level by working on equipment that requires a high level of skill – and determination.  Our waste disposal sites have strict procedures in place to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all our employees.  Here’s more of what you’ll do: * 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 per guidelines for operating and maintaining vehicle.  * Performs 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 physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. * Successfully complete and pass pre-employment drug screen and physical.   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 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.  Pay: The expected base pay range for this on-site position is $25.00 - $28.00. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. ABOUT WM WM (WM.com [https://www.wm.com]) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post‑consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas‑to‑electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy‑duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com [https://sustainability.wm.com/]. Equal Employment Opportunity For United States:  WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. For Canada:  WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation. Real ID In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative. What is the value of a WM job? At WM we know that the value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It’s a way to create opportunities for you and your family. This is why we are constantly working to make WM a great place to work and grow a career. We Are WM is what defines the perks of being in the WM family – from benefits, to resources and engagement activities.  We are People First. We are Committed to Your Growth. We Are Investing in You. We are a Family. We are Stable. We are Always Working for a Sustainable Tomorrow. 

Requirements

  • •Heavy equipment operation
  • •Bulldozer operation
  • •Scraper operation
  • •Front-end loader operation
  • •Equipment inspection
  • •Preventative maintenance
  • •Safety compliance
  • •Material handling
  • •Problem solving
  • •Communication

Benefits

  • •Healthcare coverage
  • •Dental coverage
  • •Vision coverage
  • •Prescription coverage
  • •401(k)
  • •Company-matched 401(k)
  • •Employee stock
  • •Education assistance
  • •Adoption assistance
  • •Parent support

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