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Waste Management of Texas
Heavy Equipment Operator I, Benefits Day 1, Stable Hours, 401K Match - Sherman, TX
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What they do
An Operating Engineer or Heavy Equipment Operator drives and operates heavy equipment used in quarries, construction sites, landfills, refuse and recycling centers, or ports. Heavy Equipment may include, but is not limited to, bulldozers, excavators, paving equipment and pile drivers.
$53,887 / year median in Texas
+14% projected growth
Job Description
$22.00
Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience)
Position range in Grayson County $15.65
WM.com.
- $23.00 Per hour Heavy Equipment Operator I, Benefits Day 1, Stable Hours, 401K Match
- Sherman, TX Waste Management of Texas
Occupation:
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment OperatorsLocation:
Sherman, TX- 75090
Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day ShiftPosted:
03/30/2026 Positions available: 3Source:
WorkInTexasWeb Site:
WorkInTexas Onsite /Remote:
Work onsite all of the timeUpdated:
07/20/2026Expires:
10/09/2026 Job #: 16996569 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Experience 12 Month(s) Age 18 and up DL Required Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Hours 50 Hours Per Week Shift Day Shift Benefits Help for . Heavy Equipment Operator I, Benefits Day 1, Stable Hours, 401K Match- Sherman, TX Are you looking for stable work as a Heavy Equipment Operator II with benefits that provide financial security for you and your family?
- and more.
Heavy Equipment Operator I:
Starting salary of $22.00 per hour depending on experience Stable hours for your financial stability Employee Stock available Comprehensive healthcare coverage including dental, vision and prescription coverage. We are Committed toGrowth:
Annual Education Assistance Benefit available for team members Company-matched 401(k) Adoption assistance and parent support These are just a few of our comprehensive benefits for Heavy Equipment Operator II. 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.
WM:
Monday- Friday 7am to 5pm Occasional Saturdays We're committed to offering you stable hours for the financial security and work life balance you need.
SHERMAN, TX
Those are the key details on pay and schedule- now here's more on what you'll be doing as a Heavy Equipment Operator I at WM. Each day you'll work at one of our recycling facilities that service over 20 million customers across the USA. As a Heavy Equipment Operator I you'll be responsible for operating heavy equipment like bulldozers, scrapers & front-end loaders
- this role is vital to the work we do, so your work will be recognized and valued for the impact it has on our operation. Our heavy equipment operators take their careers to the next level by working on equipment that requires a high level of skill
- and determination.
Work environment and physical demands:
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. Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) most of the workday. Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 30 pounds occasionally. Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) rarely. Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the workday. Normal setting for this job is: shop or field.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.
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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. About the Team What is the value of a WM job? At WM we know that the value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It's a way to create opportunities for you and your family. This is why we are constantly working to make WM a great place to work and grow a career. We Are WM is what defines the perks of being in the WM family- from benefits, to resources and engagement activities.