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How much do assistant heavy equipment jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for assistant heavy equipment in the United States is $48,396.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,000.00 and $48,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an assistant heavy equipment operator?

Assistant Heavy Equipment Operators are support personnel who help operate and maintain large machinery such as bulldozers, excavators, cranes, and loaders on construction sites or in industrial settings. They assist primary operators by performing tasks like inspecting equipment, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and handling basic maintenance. Assistants may also help with transporting materials, cleaning equipment, and monitoring operational performance. Their work is essential for keeping projects running smoothly and safely, often serving as a stepping stone to becoming a certified heavy equipment operator.

What are some common challenges faced by assistant heavy equipment operators, and how can they be addressed?

Assistant Heavy Equipment operators often encounter challenges such as adapting to rapidly changing job site conditions, maintaining safety standards in busy environments, and ensuring clear communication with lead operators and other crew members. To address these challenges, it's important to stay updated on safety protocols, participate in regular team meetings, and proactively ask questions when instructions are unclear. Building strong working relationships with supervisors and team members also helps create a supportive environment where issues can be addressed promptly and efficiently.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an assistant heavy equipment operator, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Assistant Heavy Equipment Operator, you need a basic understanding of machinery operation, safety protocols, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with equipment such as loaders, excavators, and forklifts, along with certifications like OSHA safety training, are commonly required. Strong teamwork, attention to detail, and effective communication help ensure safe and efficient work on job sites. These skills and qualities are essential for maintaining safety standards, preventing accidents, and supporting smooth construction operations.

What is the difference between Assistant Heavy Equipment vs Equipment Operator?

AspectAssistant Heavy EquipmentEquipment Operator
CredentialsHigh school diploma, OSHA safety trainingHigh school diploma, OSHA safety training, possibly certification
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, industrial areasConstruction sites, mining, infrastructure projects
Job RoleSupports equipment operation, assists with maintenanceOperates heavy machinery like bulldozers, excavators

Assistant Heavy Equipment workers typically support equipment operators by performing maintenance and prep work, while equipment operators handle the actual operation of heavy machinery. Both roles are essential in construction and industrial settings, with overlapping safety training and work environments.

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Assistant Heavy Equipment Mechanic: Day Shift, Day 1 Benefits

Waste Management

Okeechobee, FL

$16.75 - $21/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 651 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

23rd of 91 rated recycling and waste


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Are you seeking a safer work environment as an Assistant Heavy Equipment Mechanic? Is your family's financial security important to you? Aspiring to advance in your mechanic career? Searching for a company that prioritizes its employees' well-being? If this speaks to you, then WM might be the place for your next career move.

Career progression, stability for your family, and a safe environment to work. That's what you get as a Landfill Tech at WM - and more.

The pay and benefits you'll get as an Assistant Heavy Equipment Mechanic

  • Salary depending on experience 
  • Stable hours for your financial stability
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage including dental, vision and prescription coverage.
  • Paid tuition and scholarships for you and your dependents 
  • Company-matched 401(k)

These are just a few of our comprehensive benefits for an Assistant Heavy Equipment Mechanic. 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 an Assistant Heavy Equipment Mechanic with WM:

  • Monday - Friday every week
  • Saturdays (As needed)
  • 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 a repair / maintenance shop at our  OKEECHOBEE, FL Landfill site

 Those are the key details on pay and schedule - now here's more on what you'll be doing as an Assistant Heavy Equipment Mechanic at WM. 

Each day you'll work at one of our recycling facilities that service over 20 million customers across the USA. As an Assistant Heavy Equipment Mechanic, you'll be responsible for the service and repair of heavy equipment like bulldozers, scrapers & front end loaders - this equipment is vital to the work we do, so your work will be recognized and valued for the impact it has on our operation. Our Assistant Heavy Equipment Mechanic take their careers to the next level by working on equipment that requires a high level of skill - and determination. 

Our waste disposal sites operate a rigorous cleaning schedule to protect the working environment for all our waste disposal employees. 

Here's more of what you'll do:

  • Assists in the repair and adjustment of equipment. including, but not limited to, bulldozers, scrapers, backhoes, front end loaders, yard trucks, farm tractors, forklifts, and company cars.
  • Washes vehicles and equipment
  • Assists Senior Mechanics in the completion of project work.
  • Diagnose and repair differentials, hydraulic systems, motors, transmissions, drives, air conditioning systems, and electrical systems.
  • Preventative maintenance as set out by the site checklist.
  • Paperwork and admin tasks such as work orders, card files, P.M. checklists, and oil samples.
  • Service and maintains other equipment such as light plants, water pump, welders, and other equipment.

What do you need to be considered for the role of an Assistant Heavy Equipment Mechanic?

  • A valid driver's license, with a clean driving record
  • 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 the quality and standard of their work.
  • Good communicators who are ready to support other colleagues.
  • Curious and determined fixers.

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 exert physical effort that will include but is not limited to frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, and climbing; Constantly standing, walking, and grasping; Occasionally: sitting and balancing 
  • Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) often.
  • Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements often. 
  • This job operates in both inside garage, shop or gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.

Benefits:

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.


If this sounds like what you've been looking for, then click 'Apply now' to start your tomorrow, today. 

ABOUT WM

WM (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 postconsumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gastoelectricity plants in North America. WM's fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks - the largest heavyduty 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.

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.

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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 TSAapproved alternative.

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Environmental consulting services and water, sewage, waste, steam, air heating and cooling systems

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Houston, TX, US