WM

Senior Heavy Equipment Operator, Landfill

WM
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeHampton • Virginia • United StatesSeniorWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operating heavy equipment such as Bulldozers, Scrapers, and Front-End Loaders while adhering to safety guidelines and conducting routine inspections and maintenance. Capable of maintaining accurate equipment records and performing physical tasks in challenging environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Heavy Equipment OperationBulldozer OperationScraper OperationFront-End Loader OperationSafety Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Operate heavy equipment, including bulldozers, scrapers, and front-end loaders
  • Operate equipment in compliance with company safety policies and procedures
  • Conduct routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance
  • Maintain accurate equipment records
  • Move and position raw materials and finished components using material-moving equipment
  • Follow standard operating procedures for operating and maintaining vehicles
  • Work at recycling facilities and waste disposal sites
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 5 years of experience operating heavy equipment
  • Must 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
  • Ability to operate bulldozers, scrapers, and front-end loaders
  • Ability to work independently and follow safety guidelines
  • Ability to perform required motor coordination and finger dexterity
  • Ability to handle objects less than 30 pounds occasionally
  • Ability to work in dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, and similar conditions

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Stable hours
  • Stock purchase plan
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage including dental, vision and prescription coverage
  • Annual Education Assistance Benefit
  • Company-matched 401(k)
  • Adoption assistance and parent support
  • Training and development based on unique career goals
  • Work-life balance schedule
  • Safety-focused work environment

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Hard Skills
Heavy Equipment OperationBulldozer OperationScraper OperationFront-End Loader OperationPreventative MaintenanceEquipment InspectionMaterial HandlingRecord KeepingStandard Operating ProceduresMotor Coordination
Soft Skills
Independent WorkFollowing Safety Guidelines
Industry Keywords
Recycling FacilitiesWaste Disposal SitesPhysical RequirementsPre-Employment Drug ScreenLegally Eligible to Work