Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator operating bulldozers, scrapers, and loaders at WM’s Houston waste disposal facilities. Supporting recycling operations through inspections, maintenance, and safe material movement.

Posted 9/10/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $20 per hourWebsite

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 policies and conducting routine inspections and maintenance. Capable of maintaining accurate equipment records and performing physical tasks in various environmental conditions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Heavy Equipment OperationRoutine Equipment InspectionsPreventative MaintenanceSafety CompliancePhysical Task Performance

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Hard Skills

Heavy Equipment OperationBulldozer OperationScraper OperationFront-End Loader OperationRoutine Equipment InspectionsPreventative Maintenance

Soft Skills

Ability to Work IndependentlyFollowing Safety Guidelines

Tools & Technologies

Material-Moving Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

REAL IDTSA-Approved Alternative

Industry Keywords

Recycling FacilitiesWaste Disposal SitesSafety PoliciesEquipment Records

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate heavy 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

1 year 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 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 physical tasks and tolerate dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, and similar elements
Must have or be willing to obtain a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative if required for air travel or federal property access

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee stock available
Comprehensive healthcare coverage including dental, vision and prescription coverage
Annual Education Assistance Benefit
Company-matched 401(k)
Adoption assistance and parent support
Stable hours and work-life balance
Training and development based on career goals