Heavy Equipment Operator

WM
Elizabeth, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 2/21/2024 CLOSED ON 4/18/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator position at WM?

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.


I. Job Summary 
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 or particular job sites. 

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 equipments 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 equipments. 
 
Follow appropriate standard operating procedures as guideline for operating and maintaining vehicle 
 
Performs other duties as assigned. 
 
Will be part of a team that will be required to move from job site to job site on an as needed basis. 
 

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: Five (5) years of previous experience. 
 

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements 
 

None required. 
 

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required 
 

Ability to operate numerous soil excavation/remediation equipment. 
 
Ability to work within a cohesive team/unit 
 

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.) occasionally; 
 
Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the work day; 
 
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. 

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