Landfill Technician Day Shift, Benefits Day 1 at WM

Town of Riga, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 May, 26

Salary

30.48

Posted On

01 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation, Waste Disposal, Vehicle Weighing, Chemical Spraying, Dust Control, Safety Practices

Industry

Environmental Services

Description

Job Description Are you seeking a safer work environment as a mechanic? Is your family’s financial security important to you? Aspiring to advance in your mechanic career? Searching for a company that prioritizes its employees' well-being? If this speaks to you, then WM might be the place for your next career move. Career progression, stability for your family, and a safe environment to work. That’s what you get as a Landfill Tech at WM – and more. The pay and benefits you’ll get as a Landfill Technician Starting salary $21.63 - $30.48 depending on experience Stable hours for your financial stability Comprehensive healthcare coverage including dental, vision and prescription coverage. Paid tuition and scholarships for you and your dependents Company-matched 401(k) These are just a few of our comprehensive benefits for Landfill Technician. 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 Landfill Technician with WM: Monday – Friday every week 6AM – 4PM Occasional Saturdays (As needed) 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 a repair / maintenance shop at our BERGEN, NY Landfill site I. Job Summary Properly disposes of solid waste materials at landfill site. II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned. 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. Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory duties. IV. Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job. A. Education and Experience Education: None required. Experience: No prior work experience required. 2 - 3 years of experience Strongly preferred B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements None required. C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required None required. V. Work Environment Listed below are key points regarding the physical requirements, and work environment of the job. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Normal setting for this job is: repair/maintenance shop. The expected base pay range for this on-site position is $21.63 - $30.48 . 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. If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply." ABOUT WM WM (WM.com) is North America’s largest comprehensive waste management environmental solutions provider. 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 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 achieve 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 the leader in beneficial reuse of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most gas-to-electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes nearly 11,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy-duty natural gas truck fleet of its kind in North America – where more than half are fueled by renewable natural gas. 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. Wrench with the best! Our technicians are trained to provide superior maintenance on diesel equipment. We care about our technician’s safety and show it by demanding solid safety practices of all our technicians and managers. Pride, safety, training, growth, opportunity, great benefits, rewards – check us out, we may be the company for you!

Responsibilities

The Landfill Technician is responsible for properly disposing of solid waste materials at the landfill site and operating heavy equipment to manage waste. They also direct incoming vehicles and ensure compliance with government regulations regarding waste disposal.