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Fairborn, OH · On-site

$18 - $24.25/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 ...

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Waste Management Jobs Information

What is it like to work at Waste Management?

Waste Management is a company that prioritizes a culture of safety, sustainability, and community involvement, emphasizing the importance of protecting the environment and public health. The company operates a large fleet of vehicles and employs a diverse team of drivers, mechanics, customer service representatives, and environmental specialists who work together to collect and process waste, with a focus on reducing landfill waste and promoting recycling. For those interested in a career in the environmental services industry, Waste Management offers opportunities for professional growth, competitive compensation, and a chance to make a positive impact on local communities.

What makes Waste Management an attractive place to work?

Waste Management is a leading provider of waste management services in North America, with a strong reputation for environmental stewardship and community involvement. The company offers a dynamic work environment that values innovation, collaboration, and employee development, with opportunities for professional growth and advancement in a stable and secure industry. By joining Waste Management, individuals can contribute to making a positive impact on the environment and communities, while also advancing their careers in a company that prioritizes employee success and well-being.

Do workers at Waste Management get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
61% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 84 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Does Waste Management pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
73% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 94 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

At Waste Management, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
55% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 95 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Is the health insurance from Waste Management affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
94% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 86 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Waste Management?

Most people get paid time off work.
97% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 100 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 70% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 12% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 5% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 12% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do workers at Waste Management worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
79% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 118 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do Waste Management workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
52% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 101 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

How easy is it for Waste Management workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
35% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Waste Management?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
80% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 91 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Do Waste Management managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
76% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 118 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do jobs at Waste Management spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
13% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 119 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Waste Management?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
85% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 92 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Is a Waste Management job good for students?

Only some students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
41% of students report this isn’t a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Is working at Waste Management good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
34% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 131 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Waste Management feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
82% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 90 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Do people at Waste Management get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
89% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 85 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Waste Management?

Some people feel stressed out here.
66% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 95 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Do people at Waste Management enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
76% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 82 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Do people at Waste Management recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
47% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 101 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Waste Management?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
35% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 97 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Waste Management?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 56% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 88 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Do people think Waste Management’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
84% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 88 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Waste Management is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
52% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 98 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.
What other companies are hiring for Scale House Operator jobs?
Infographic showing various Scale House Operator job openings at Waste Management in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 99% Full Time, and 1% Part Time. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Heavy Equipment Operator MRF SOB $1500

Waste Management

Canal Winchester, OH • On-site

$23 - $25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.


Waste Management rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 639 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

21st of 88 rated recycling and waste


Job description


Are you looking for stable work as a Heavy Equipment Operator I 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 I 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 I:
  • $23-$25 an 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 I. 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 I with WM:
  • Monday - Friday every week
    • 7am to 3pm
    • Ocassional Saturdays
    • 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 Winchester, OH.

Those are the key details on pay and schedule - now here's more on what you'll be doing as a Heavy Equipment Operator I 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 I 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 I?
  • 1 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.
    • Preferred Experience: loader, front end loader and backhoe

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 Us
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 post-consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas-to-electricity plants in North America. WM's fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks - the largest heavy-duty 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 TSA-approved alternative.
About the Team
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.
We are People First. We are Committed to Your Growth. We Are Investing in You. We are a Family. We are Stable. We are Always Working for a Sustainable Tomorrow.

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