WM is hiring: Heavy Equipment Operator in Louisville

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Are you looking for stable work with benefits that provide financial security for you and your family? WM is a lead provider of waste management and environmental services across North America, partnering with communities to manage and reduce waste from collection to disposal while recovering resources and creating renewable energy.

Overview

The Heavy Equipment Operator I will operate heavy equipment at WM recycling facilities and landfills, performing tasks that support safe, efficient operations and adherence to company safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment in compliance with company safety policies and procedures.
• Conducts routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance; maintains accurate records.
• Moves and positions raw materials and finished components using material moving equipment.
• Follows standard operating procedures for operating and maintaining vehicles.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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.

Work environment and physical demands

• Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (e.g., keyboarding, machine operation) most of the workday.
• Occasional exertion of physical effort in handling objects up to 30 pounds.
• Exposure to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to chemicals) rarely.
• Exposure to dirt, odors, noise, and weather extremes most of the workday.
• Normal setting for this job is a shop or field.

Schedule and location

• Monday through Friday; Saturday if needed.
• Stable hours for financial security and work-life balance.
• Location: landfill in Louisville, KY.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

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