Landfill Operator - Benefits Day 1 & Overtime

Pay Range: $21.00

Shift: Monday-Friday, 6:30am – 4:00pm (Overtime as necessary)

Boot Allowance: $200 voucher per year

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I. Job Summary

Properly disposes of solid waste materials at landfill site.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment such as bulldozer, front-end loader, and compactor, to excavate landfill site, transport solid waste materials, and to spread and compact layers of waste and earth cover.

• Directs incoming vehicles to dumping area.

• Examines cargo to prohibit disposal of caustic waste, according to government regulations.

• Sprays poisons and other specified chemicals over waste material to control disease carrying pests.

• Drives truck to distribute oil or water over landfill to control dust.

• Weighs vehicles entering and leaving site and collects dumping fees.

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D (accredited)

• No experience Zero (0) to four (4) years previous experience (in addition to education requirements)

B. Preferred Qualifications

IV. Physical Requirements

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.

This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing—including pre‑employment screening, post‑incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing—in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

Pay: The expected base pay range for this on-site position is $21.00. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location

V. 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.

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