About us WM is North America's leading provider of comprehensive waste management environmental ... As a Heavy Equipment Operator III you'll be responsible for operating heavy equipment like ...
About us WM is North America's leading provider of comprehensive waste management environmental ... As a Heavy Equipment Operator III you'll be responsible for operating heavy equipment like ...
III, Heavy Equipment Operator Landfill
Opelika, AL · On-site
$24 - $28/hr
About us WM is North America's leading provider of comprehensive waste management environmental ... As a Heavy Equipment Operator III you'll be responsible for operating heavy equipment like ...
III, Heavy Equipment Operator Landfill
Opelika, AL · On-site
$24 - $28/hr
About us WM is North America's leading provider of comprehensive waste management environmental ... As a Heavy Equipment Operator III you'll be responsible for operating heavy equipment like ...
About us WM is North America's leading provider of comprehensive waste management environmental ... As a Heavy Equipment Operator III you'll be responsible for operating heavy equipment like ...
About us WM is North America's leading provider of comprehensive waste management environmental ... As a Heavy Equipment Operator III you'll be responsible for operating heavy equipment like ...
About us WM is North America's leading provider of comprehensive waste management environmental ... As a Heavy Equipment Operator III you'll be responsible for operating heavy equipment like ...
About us WM is North America's leading provider of comprehensive waste management environmental ... As a Heavy Equipment Operator III you'll be responsible for operating heavy equipment like ...
Senior Heavy Equipment Operator
$25 - $28/hr
About us WM is North America's leading provider of comprehensive waste management environmental ... As a Heavy Equipment Operator III you'll be responsible for operating heavy equipment like ...
Senior Heavy Equipment Operator
$25 - $28/hr
About us WM is North America's leading provider of comprehensive waste management environmental ... As a Heavy Equipment Operator III you'll be responsible for operating heavy equipment like ...
Senior Heavy Equipment Operator
Opelika, AL · On-site
$25 - $28/hr
About us WM is North America's leading provider of comprehensive waste management environmental ... As a Heavy Equipment Operator III you'll be responsible for operating heavy equipment like ...
Senior Heavy Equipment Operator
Opelika, AL · On-site
$25 - $28/hr
About us WM is North America's leading provider of comprehensive waste management environmental ... As a Heavy Equipment Operator III you'll be responsible for operating heavy equipment like ...
Senior Heavy Equipment Operator
$25 - $28/hr
About us WM is North America's leading provider of comprehensive waste management environmental ... As a Heavy Equipment Operator III you'll be responsible for operating heavy equipment like ...
Senior Heavy Equipment Operator
$25 - $28/hr
About us WM is North America's leading provider of comprehensive waste management environmental ... As a Heavy Equipment Operator III you'll be responsible for operating heavy equipment like ...
Senior Heavy Equipment Operator
$25 - $28/hr
About us WM is North America's leading provider of comprehensive waste management environmental ... As a Heavy Equipment Operator III you'll be responsible for operating heavy equipment like ...
Senior Heavy Equipment Operator
$25 - $28/hr
About us WM is North America's leading provider of comprehensive waste management environmental ... As a Heavy Equipment Operator III you'll be responsible for operating heavy equipment like ...
Experience, Heavy Equipment Operator Landfill
Moody, AL · On-site
$21/hr
About us WM is North America's leading provider of comprehensive waste management environmental ... As a Heavy Equipment Operator II you'll be responsible for operating heavy equipment like ...
Experience, Heavy Equipment Operator Landfill
Moody, AL · On-site
$21/hr
About us WM is North America's leading provider of comprehensive waste management environmental ... As a Heavy Equipment Operator II you'll be responsible for operating heavy equipment like ...
Experience, Heavy Equipment Operator Landfill
Moody, AL · On-site
$21/hr
About us WM is North America's leading provider of comprehensive waste management environmental ... As a Heavy Equipment Operator II you'll be responsible for operating heavy equipment like ...
Experience, Heavy Equipment Operator Landfill
Moody, AL · On-site
$21/hr
About us WM is North America's leading provider of comprehensive waste management environmental ... As a Heavy Equipment Operator II you'll be responsible for operating heavy equipment like ...
Experience, Heavy Equipment Operator Landfill
Moody, AL · On-site
$21/hr
About us WM is North America's leading provider of comprehensive waste management environmental ... As a Heavy Equipment Operator II you'll be responsible for operating heavy equipment like ...
Experience, Heavy Equipment Operator Landfill
Moody, AL · On-site
$21/hr
About us WM is North America's leading provider of comprehensive waste management environmental ... As a Heavy Equipment Operator II you'll be responsible for operating heavy equipment like ...
About us WM is North America's leading provider of comprehensive waste management environmental ... As a Heavy Equipment Operator II you'll be responsible for operating heavy equipment like ...
About us WM is North America's leading provider of comprehensive waste management environmental ... As a Heavy Equipment Operator II you'll be responsible for operating heavy equipment like ...
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CDL Truck Driver - Residential
Linden, AL · On-site
$24.50/hr
... operating in and the type of truck they're operating. Drivers will transport the material to a ... Operates vehicle in accordance with Waste Management Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA ...
CDL Truck Driver - Residential
Linden, AL · On-site
$24.50/hr
... operating in and the type of truck they're operating. Drivers will transport the material to a ... Operates vehicle in accordance with Waste Management Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA ...
CDL Truck Driver - Residential ASL
Vernon, AL · On-site
$20/hr
... operating in and the type of truck they're operating. Drivers will transport the material to a ... Operates vehicle in accordance with Waste Management Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA ...
CDL Truck Driver - Residential ASL
Vernon, AL · On-site
$20/hr
... operating in and the type of truck they're operating. Drivers will transport the material to a ... Operates vehicle in accordance with Waste Management Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA ...
... operating in and the type of truck they're operating. Drivers will transport the material to a ... Operates vehicle in accordance with Waste Management Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA ...
... operating in and the type of truck they're operating. Drivers will transport the material to a ... Operates vehicle in accordance with Waste Management Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA ...
Waste Management Operator information
See Alabama salary details
$12.85 - $14.95
4% of jobs
$14.95 - $17.05
11% of jobs
$18.19 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
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The median wage is $21.19 / hr.
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How much do waste management operator jobs pay per hour?
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a waste management operator, and why are they important?
What is a waste management operator?
What is the difference between Waste Management Operator vs Waste Collection Driver?
| Aspect | Waste Management Operator | Waste Collection Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | Commercial Driver's License (CDL), safety training | CDL, safety training |
| Work Environment | Landfills, recycling centers, waste processing facilities | Residential, commercial waste pickup routes |
| Employer & Industry | Waste management companies, municipalities | Waste collection companies, municipalities |
Waste Management Operators typically work in waste processing facilities and landfills, focusing on waste sorting and disposal. Waste Collection Drivers primarily operate trucks to collect waste from residential and commercial sites. Both roles require CDL licenses and safety training, but their work environments and daily tasks differ significantly.
What are some common challenges faced by waste management operators, and how can they be addressed?
- Overnight Heavy Equipment Operator Per Diem
- Independent Contractor Heavy Equipment Operator
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Seasonal Logging Equipment Operator
- Earth Moving
- Entry Level Heavy Equipment Operator
- Pipeline Heavy Equipment Operator
- Weekend Skid Steer Operator
- Heavy Equipment Operator Mining
- Gps Dozer Operator
- Prevailing Wage Heavy Equipment Operator
- Entry Level Fifo Heavy Equipment Operator
- Heavy Equipment Telehandler
- Per Diem Mining
- Freelance Dozer Operator Mining
- Contract Fifo Heavy Equipment Operator
- Australia Heavy Equipment Operator
- Travel Heavy Equipment Operator
- Remote International Heavy Equipment Operator
- Remote Heavy Equipment

$24 - $28/hr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement
Posted 19 days ago
Waste Management rating
7.6
Based on 642 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
23rd of 90 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:
Starting salary of $24 - $28 per hour 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
7am to 5m
Some weekends
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 material recycling facility (MRF) in (location)
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 MRF site 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.
ABOUT WMWM (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.
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 TSAapproved alternative.
What is the value of a WM job? At WM we know that the value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It's a way to create opportunities for you and your family. This is why we are constantly working to make WM a great place to work and grow a career. We Are WM is what defines the perks of being in the WM family - from benefits, to resources and engagement activities.What Waste Management employees say
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