Small Equipment Operator - Benefits Day 1, PTO at Waste… · Dallas

Small Equipment Operator - Benefits Day 1, PTO

Location: Dallas, TX, United States

Pay Range: $19.50

Shift: Monday-Friday,10am-6:30pm

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I. Job Summary

Operates one or two pieces of equipment including but not limited to baler, front-end loader, bobcat, candensifier or forklift to transport or bind paper or other loose materials to facilitate handling.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Sorts and grades material.
• Fills and operates candensifier.
• Records materials or items received or distributed and mark materials with identifying information.
• Maintains inventory records.
• Compiles worksheets or tickets from customer specifications.
• Insures material is being fed properly onto conveyor.
• Coordinates flow of material.
• Starts baler up on time, read monitor, which displays functions of baler, and reacts quickly to machine prompts and alarms, and ensures proper operation.
• Monitors and documents downtime.
• Insures safety around working areas.
• Checks quality of material before it is baled or shipped.
• Coordinates with MRF Manager to see what material needs to be baled or shipped.
• Performs routine maintenance and daily inspection on equipment such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.
• Keeps supply of wire on hand for baler.
• Operates loader, forklift, bobcat, or other equipment to move material to designated area.
• Keeps surrounding work areas clean.
• Unloads, tags, and stacks material in proper rows by raising and lowering lifting device.
• Loads or unloads materials into or out of trailers and railcars.
• Moves material from baler.
• Dumps containers, bins, and gaylords of materials.
• Reads loading, unloading sheets and bills of ladings.
• Completes necessary load and unload tally sheets.
• Inspects and grades wastepaper that is received at plant.
• Ensures vehicle condition reports are filled out properly as required by corporate guidelines.
• Complies with all safety policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• 6 months of previous work experience.
• Forklift Certified

B. Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year of previous work experience.

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.

Field: This job operates in both inside gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.


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.


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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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.