Are you looking for stable work as a Heavy Equipment Operator III with benefits that provide ... Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation ...
Are you looking for stable work as a Heavy Equipment Operator III with benefits that provide ... Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation ...
Are you looking for stable work as a Heavy Equipment Operator III with benefits that provide ... Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation ...
Are you looking for stable work as a Heavy Equipment Operator III with benefits that provide ... Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation ...
Observes safe and proper operating procedures when operating trucks, equipment, machinery, and/or tools, in accordance with established and prescribed standards. Performs routine cleaning and ...
Observes safe and proper operating procedures when operating trucks, equipment, machinery, and/or tools, in accordance with established and prescribed standards. Performs routine cleaning and ...
Are you looking for stable work as a Heavy Equipment Operator III with benefits that provide ... Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation ...
Are you looking for stable work as a Heavy Equipment Operator III with benefits that provide ... Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation ...
Observes safe and proper operating procedures when operating trucks, equipment, machinery, and/or tools, in accordance with established and prescribed standards. Performs routine cleaning and ...
Observes safe and proper operating procedures when operating trucks, equipment, machinery, and/or tools, in accordance with established and prescribed standards. Performs routine cleaning and ...
Forklift Operator -
Goodland, FL · On-site
$17.25 - $20.50/hr
Assist the forklift and travel lift operators in the movement and storage of customer vessels. Assistance includes but is not limited to performing the role of spotter, preparing storage spots for ...
Forklift Operator -
Goodland, FL · On-site
$17.25 - $20.50/hr
Assist the forklift and travel lift operators in the movement and storage of customer vessels. Assistance includes but is not limited to performing the role of spotter, preparing storage spots for ...
Stand Up Forklift Operator - Shipping
$16.25 - $18.50/hr
O requirements Follow appropriate protocols and inspect machinery before and after use Scan and ... operating a forklift in a safe and lawful manner; handling customers' products safely and ...
Stand Up Forklift Operator - Shipping
$16.25 - $18.50/hr
O requirements Follow appropriate protocols and inspect machinery before and after use Scan and ... operating a forklift in a safe and lawful manner; handling customers' products safely and ...
Machinist I
Naples, FL · On-site
$20.50 - $28/hr
Ensure work area, machine, tooling, and parts are cleaned regularly and free from excess oil. Tooling returned to proper area. * Maintain quality and acceptable production outputs. * Perform daily ...
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Machinist I
Naples, FL · On-site
$20.50 - $28/hr
Ensure work area, machine, tooling, and parts are cleaned regularly and free from excess oil. Tooling returned to proper area. * Maintain quality and acceptable production outputs. * Perform daily ...
Radiological Technologist (RT) or Basic X-ray Machine Operator (BMXO / BMO), license is required in state of residency. * Current certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants ...
Radiological Technologist (RT) or Basic X-ray Machine Operator (BMXO / BMO), license is required in state of residency. * Current certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants ...
Radiological Technologist (RT) or Basic X-ray Machine Operator (BMXO / BMO), license is required in state of residency. * Current certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants ...
Radiological Technologist (RT) or Basic X-ray Machine Operator (BMXO / BMO), license is required in state of residency. * Current certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants ...
Radiological Technologist (RT) or Basic X-ray Machine Operator (BMXO / BMO), license is required in state of residency. * Current certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants ...
Radiological Technologist (RT) or Basic X-ray Machine Operator (BMXO / BMO), license is required in state of residency. * Current certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants ...
X-Ray Tech - Medical Assistant
Naples, FL · On-site
Radiological Technologist (RT) or Basic X-ray Machine Operator (BMXO / BMO), license is required in state of residency. * Current certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants ...
X-Ray Tech - Medical Assistant
Naples, FL · On-site
Radiological Technologist (RT) or Basic X-ray Machine Operator (BMXO / BMO), license is required in state of residency. * Current certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants ...
Description We are looking for Golf Course Equipment Operators to join the RP family! Want to see ... machine, with a membership and co-workers who care about you as a member of the family, then we're ...
Description We are looking for Golf Course Equipment Operators to join the RP family! Want to see ... machine, with a membership and co-workers who care about you as a member of the family, then we're ...
CNC Machinist
Naples, FL · On-site
$18.75 - $25.75/hr
Make machine adjustments as needed * Troubleshoot issues and recommended process improvements * Maintain a clean and organized work area while ensuring production quality At Structure Medical, your ...
CNC Machinist
Naples, FL · On-site
$18.75 - $25.75/hr
Make machine adjustments as needed * Troubleshoot issues and recommended process improvements * Maintain a clean and organized work area while ensuring production quality At Structure Medical, your ...
Description We are looking for Golf Course Equipment Operators to join the RP family! Want to see ... machine, with a membership and co-workers who care about you as a member of the family, then we're ...
Description We are looking for Golf Course Equipment Operators to join the RP family! Want to see ... machine, with a membership and co-workers who care about you as a member of the family, then we're ...
Senior Machinist with Security Clearance
Naples, FL · On-site
$30 - $40/hr
Performs machine operations (including reworking parts) such as cutting, shaping, deburring, forming, drilling, and reaming parts, where the materials, tooling, and sequence of operations have been ...
Senior Machinist with Security Clearance
Naples, FL · On-site
$30 - $40/hr
Performs machine operations (including reworking parts) such as cutting, shaping, deburring, forming, drilling, and reaming parts, where the materials, tooling, and sequence of operations have been ...
Dishwasher
$16 - $16.90/hr
Wash dishes, glassware, utensils, pots and pans and other small wares according equipment operating ... Wash all wares in dishwashing machine or by hand according to applicable food safety and other ...
Dishwasher
$16 - $16.90/hr
Wash dishes, glassware, utensils, pots and pans and other small wares according equipment operating ... Wash all wares in dishwashing machine or by hand according to applicable food safety and other ...
Programmer
Naples, FL · On-site
$24.75 - $34/hr
Frequent use of hands for operating machine controls, measuring equipment, keyboards, and hand tools. * Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb as required for machine setup, inspection, and ...
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Programmer
Naples, FL · On-site
$24.75 - $34/hr
Frequent use of hands for operating machine controls, measuring equipment, keyboards, and hand tools. * Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb as required for machine setup, inspection, and ...
Dishwasher
Marco Island, FL · On-site
$16.90/hr
... operating requirements and the club's standard operating procedures. • Report all accidents ... Job Tasks/Duties: • Wash all wares in dishwashing machine or by hand according to applicable food ...
Dishwasher
Marco Island, FL · On-site
$16.90/hr
... operating requirements and the club's standard operating procedures. • Report all accidents ... Job Tasks/Duties: • Wash all wares in dishwashing machine or by hand according to applicable food ...
Dishwasher
Marco Island, FL · On-site
$16 - $16.90/hr
... operating requirements and the club's standard operating procedures. • Report all accidents ... Job Tasks/Duties: • Wash all wares in dishwashing machine or by hand according to applicable food ...
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Dishwasher
Marco Island, FL · On-site
$16 - $16.90/hr
... operating requirements and the club's standard operating procedures. • Report all accidents ... Job Tasks/Duties: • Wash all wares in dishwashing machine or by hand according to applicable food ...
Machine Operator information
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$11.32 - $12.31
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The median wage is $16.75 / hr.
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How much do machine operator jobs pay per hour?
What are some common challenges faced by machine operators and how can they be addressed?
What is the difference between Machine Operator vs Equipment Operator?
| Aspect | Machine Operator | Equipment Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | High school diploma, on-the-job training, sometimes certifications | High school diploma, on-the-job training, sometimes certifications |
| Work Environment | Factories, manufacturing plants, production lines | Construction sites, mining, heavy machinery operation |
| Industry Usage | Manufacturing, production, assembly | Construction, mining, transportation |
| Job Focus | Operating specific machinery like presses, lathes, or CNC machines | Operating heavy equipment like bulldozers, cranes, or excavators |
While both roles involve operating machinery, Machine Operators typically work with manufacturing equipment in factories, focusing on production machinery. Equipment Operators usually handle heavy construction or earth-moving equipment in outdoor environments. The skills and certifications often overlap, but the work settings and machinery types differ significantly.
What are machine operators?
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Machine Operator, and why are they important?
What Do Machine Operators Do?
Machine operators are skilled in operating machinery, often specializing in one type of machinery or industry to become an expert. Machine operators also have a general skillset, knowing how to operate a wide range of industrial machinery. Since there are numerous industries and sectors that use a multitude of machinery, there is always room to learn more.

Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement
Posted 25 days ago
Waste Management rating
7.7
Based on 607 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
19th of 71 rated recycling and waste
Job description
Are you looking for stable work as a Heavy Equipment Operator III 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 III 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 III:
depending on experience
Stable hours for your financial stability
Access to a stock purchase plan
Comprehensive healthcare coverage including dental, vision and prescription coverage.
Paid tuition and scholarships for you and your dependents
Company-matched 401(k)
Adoption assistance and parent support
These are just a few of our comprehensive benefits for Heavy Equipment Operator III. 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 III with WM:
Monday - Friday every week
6:30am to 6-6:30pm
6am on Wednesdays
Saturday 6:30am - 3pm
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 Landfill in Naples, FL
Those are the key details on pay and schedule - now here's more on what you'll be doing as a Heavy Equipment Operator III 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 III 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 Landfill 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 III?
5 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.
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.
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