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Commercial Front End Load Driver

Atlanta, GA

$25 - $29/hr

... greatest waste management solution in Atlanta and beyond. Feeling peachy? Join us today and ... for safely operating a Front End Load truck in the greater Atlanta area. This will entail ...

The Middlesex Corporation

Loader Operator - MRM

Littleton, MA · On-site

$18.25 - $23.75/hr

Key duties include adeptly operating front-end loaders and adhering to safety protocols when ... Must possess the ability to adapt to different personalities and management styles. * Commitment to ...

Rochester Auto LLC

Loader Operator

Elkhart, IN · On-site

$18/hr

Yard Manager Summary/objective The Salvage Yard Front End Loader Operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment, specifically front-end loaders, to move and load materials throughout the yard.

Rochester Auto LLC

Loader Operator

South Bend, IN · On-site

$18/hr

Yard Manager Summary/objective The Salvage Yard Front End Loader Operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment, specifically front-end loaders, to move and load materials throughout the yard.

Sphere

CDL Driver- Front End Loader (Tampa, FL)

Tampa, FL

$16.75 - $22/hr

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a commercial front end loader vehicle on ... We have the best waste management professionals in the industry and develop this talent in an ...

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How much do waste management front end loader jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for waste management front end loader in the United States is $19.80, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $22.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a typical workday look like for a Waste Management Front End Loader?

A typical day as a Waste Management Front End Loader involves operating heavy machinery to collect, transport, and load refuse and recyclables from various collection sites. You’ll work closely with a team of drivers, ground crew, and supervisors to follow designated routes and schedules, often starting early in the morning. Attention to safe driving practices, equipment maintenance, and communication with dispatch is essential throughout your shift. The role may require handling various weather conditions and physical demands, but it offers a routine structure and opportunities to build valuable experience within the waste management industry.

What is a Waste Management Front End Loader job?

A Waste Management Front End Loader operates specialized trucks equipped with front-loading arms to lift and empty large waste bins into the vehicle's hopper. Their responsibilities include following designated routes, ensuring proper disposal of waste and recyclables, and maintaining equipment. This role requires physical stamina, attention to safety protocols, and a commercial driver's license (CDL) in most cases. Operators play a key role in keeping communities clean and waste collection efficient.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Waste Management Front End Loader position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Waste Management Front End Loader, you need strong mechanical aptitude, spatial awareness, and a valid heavy equipment operator's license or relevant certification. Familiarity with front end loader controls and maintenance, as well as knowledge of safety regulations and procedures, is typically required. Attention to detail, reliability, and effective teamwork are standout soft skills in this position. These skills ensure safe and efficient collection, movement, and disposal of waste materials while promoting a productive and hazard-free work environment.

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Systems Operator - Waste Management

Systems Operator - Waste Management

Mayo Clinic

Rochester, MN • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

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Mayo Clinic rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 679 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

131st of 872 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Job Description
This position can be filled as a Systems Operator I or Systems Operator II
The responsibilities of this position assists with:
  • guiding refuse through the combustion process;
  • operating all systems to ensure compliance with USEPA, MPCA, USDA and the city of Rochester regulations;
  • adjusting refuse feed rates for optimal combustion efficiency, operating and monitoring the control panel to ensure the waste combustor, wet scrubber, WESP, wastewater treatment system, Urea, and caustic systems are functioning within their designed specifications and set-points;
  • emergencies, repairs and power outages;
  • ongoing checks on all systems using the computer operating system
  • operating the high pressure boiler to provide steam to the smoke eater and infectious waste sterilizers;
  • preventative maintenance and tasks as assigned;
  • improvement projects for all systems and material handling equipment;
  • record keeping on ash roll-offs, refuse deliveries, circular charts, customer regulated medical waste deliveries, regulated waste deliveries and daily log book;
  • loading and monitors the pathological waste combustor

Other responsibilities include:
  • Monitors the data acquisition system and assists with adjustments to comply with the operating permit.
  • Notifies SR Systems Operator of potential failures and provides technical and mechanical assistance for repairs and modifications of facility systems.
  • Operates front end loader to stage refuse for the receiving conveyors and to clear the unloading area for the refuse trucks.
  • Operates articulating material handlers to keep refuse pits flowing to the conveyance system.
  • Operates fork-lift to dump ash and unload deliveries.
  • Attends on and off-site training for new equipment, MPCA certification, electrical, safety and permit changes.
  • Sanitizes waste carts, ensuring at least one load of sanitized carts is ready to return to the Clinic campus at all times.
  • Performs miscellaneous housekeeping in and around the work area.
  • Requires the ability to work rotating shifts and overtime, as needed, including some weekends.

Qualifications
Systems Operator I: High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of a 2-year facility or industrial maintenance degree or equivalency of 3-years of experience. Minnesota 2nd Class B Engineer License or achieve within 1 1/2 years of hire. Minnesota Waste Combustor Operator Certificate or achieve within 1 1/2 years of hire. BLS certification or achieve within 6 months of hire.
Requires general computer operating ability. Must be able to safely and comfortably handle regulated medical waste. Experience operating powered and un-powered hand tools. Operate a forklift, bobcat, front-end loader, articulating arm, floor scrubber and floor sweeper.
Systems Operator II: High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of facility or industrial maintenance program degree or equivalency of 4 years of maintenance experience.
Must be able to safely and comfortably handle regulated medical waste. Requires general computer operating ability. Experience repairing and maintaining electrical equipment, 3-phase motors, and industrial maintenance preferred. Ability to read and record data from gauges, meters, computer based data acquisition systems, test equipment and accurately interpret such data is strongly desired. Electrical license holders desired. Must be able to operate a forklift, bobcat, front-end loader, articulating arm, floor scrubber and floor sweeper.
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Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans - to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
Benefits Highlights
  • Medical: Multiple plan options.
  • Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
  • Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
  • Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
  • Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

About the Team
Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

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Mayo Clinic is the largest integrated, not-for-profit medical group practice in the world. We're building the future, one where the best possible care is available to everyone — and more people can heal at home. Our relentless research turns into earlier diagnoses and new cures. That's how we inspire hope in those who need it most. At Mayo Clinic, experts work together to solve the most challenging unmet needs of patients. Our history of innovation dates back almost 150 years, when brothers Will and Charlie Mayo pioneered an integrated, team-based approach to medicine. Today, that trailblazing spirit drives innovations like Mayo Clinic Platform — which powers new technologies to change how care is delivered to all.

Industry

Hospitals

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Rochester, MN, US

Year founded

1919

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