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Are you looking for stable work as a Senior Equipment Operator with benefits that provide financial security for you and your family? Aspiring to advance in your heavy equipment career at a site that prides itself on employee safety? Searching for a company that prioritizes its employees' well-being and understands the importance of family time? If this speaks to you, then WM might be the place for your next career move.
Stable work and benefits that support you and your loved ones, a schedule that respects work life balance with your safety at the heart of everything we do and support for your future with training and development based on your unique career goals. That’s what you get as a Senior Heavy Equipment Operator at WM – and more.
About us
WM is North America’s leading provider of comprehensive waste management environmental services. We partner with our customers and the communities we serve to manage and reduce waste at each stage from collection to disposal, while recovering valuable resources and creating clean, renewable energy.
The pay and benefits you’ll get as a Senior Heavy Equipment Operator:
Starting salary $30+ depending on experience
Stable hours for your financial stability
Access to a stock purchase plan
Comprehensive healthcare coverage including dental, vision and prescription coverage.
We are Committed to Growth: 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 Senior Heavy Equipment Operator. 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 Senior Heavy Equipment Operator with WM:
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Monday – Friday every week
- 10am to 7pm
- Ocassional Weekends
- 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 our waste disposal site in Fairborn, OH
Those are the key details on pay and schedule – now here’s more on what you’ll be doing as a Senior Heavy Equipment Operator at WM.
Each day you’ll work at one of our recycling facilities that service over 20 million customers across the USA. As a Senior Heavy Equipment Operator 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. Our waste disposal sites have strict procedures in place to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all our employees.
Here’s more of what you’ll do:
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Operates heavy equipment in compliance with the company operating safety policies and procedures.
- Conducts routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment; maintains accurate records.
- Moves and positions raw materials and finished components with use of material moving equipment.
- Follow appropriate standard operating procedures as per guidelines for operating and maintaining vehicle.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
What do you need to be considered for the role of Senior Heavy Equipment Operator?
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5 year of experience operating heavy equipment.
- 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.
- Preferred Experience: loader, dozer, excavator, forklift
The kind of people who thrive in our teams:
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Thrive while working independently.
- Take accountability for adhering to our safety guidelines.
- Good communicators who are ready to support other colleagues
- Able to problem solve while independently.
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.
Are you looking for stable work as a Senior Equipment Operator with benefits that provide financial security for you and your family? Aspiring to advance in your heavy equipment career at a site that prides itself on employee safety? Searching for a company that prioritizes its employees' well-being and understands the importance of family time? If this speaks to you, then WM might be the place for your next career move.
Stable work and benefits that support you and your loved ones, a schedule that respects work life balance with your safety at the heart of everything we do and support for your future with training and development based on your unique career goals. That’s what you get as a Senior Heavy Equipment Operator at WM – and more.
About us
WM is North America’s leading provider of comprehensive waste management environmental services. We partner with our customers and the communities we serve to manage and reduce waste at each stage from collection to disposal, while recovering valuable resources and creating clean, renewable energy.
The pay and benefits you’ll get as a Senior Heavy Equipment Operator:
Starting salary $30+ depending on experience
Stable hours for your financial stability
Access to a stock purchase plan
Comprehensive healthcare coverage including dental, vision and prescription coverage.
We are Committed to Growth: 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 Senior Heavy Equipment Operator. 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 Senior Heavy Equipment Operator with WM:
-
Monday – Friday every week
- 10am to 7pm
- Ocassional Weekends
- 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 our waste disposal site in Fairborn, OH
Those are the key details on pay and schedule – now here’s more on what you’ll be doing as a Senior Heavy Equipment Operator at WM.
Each day you’ll work at one of our recycling facilities that service over 20 million customers across the USA. As a Senior Heavy Equipment Operator 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. Our waste disposal sites have strict procedures in place to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all our employees.
Here’s more of what you’ll do:
-
Operates heavy equipment in compliance with the company operating safety policies and procedures.
- Conducts routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment; maintains accurate records.
- Moves and positions raw materials and finished components with use of material moving equipment.
- Follow appropriate standard operating procedures as per guidelines for operating and maintaining vehicle.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
What do you need to be considered for the role of Senior Heavy Equipment Operator?
-
5 year of experience operating heavy equipment.
- 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.
- Preferred Experience: loader, dozer, excavator, forklift
The kind of people who thrive in our teams:
-
Thrive while working independently.
- Take accountability for adhering to our safety guidelines.
- Good communicators who are ready to support other colleagues
- Able to problem solve while independently.
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.
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Who's Hiring
- EquipmentShare114
- Republic Services56
- WM54
- SRM Concrete33
- National Equipment Dealers21
Top Industries Hiring
- Chemicals & Materials16
- Waste Management & Environmental Services12
- Energy9
- Manufacturing7
- Technology & Software7
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in heavy equipment technician jobs.
- Two or more years of hands-on diesel engine diagnosis and repair experience
- Proficiency with hydraulic systems including troubleshooting pumps, cylinders, and control valves
- Valid driver's license, with CDL preferred for field service or transport roles
- Experience using OEM diagnostic software for at least one major equipment brand
- Completion of a diesel technology or heavy equipment program, or equivalent apprenticeship
- Ability to read and interpret hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic schematics
Tips for Your Heavy Equipment Technician Job Search
List every machine brand you've serviced
Hiring managers scan resumes for specific OEM names like Caterpillar, Komatsu, John Deere, and Volvo. If you've worked on a brand, name it explicitly rather than writing 'various heavy equipment,' even if the experience was brief.
Highlight your diagnostic tool proficiency
Many postings screen for hands-on experience with dealer-level software like Cat ET, Volvo VCADS, or Cummins Insite. Call these out in a dedicated skills section so they aren't buried in job descriptions.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists heavy equipment technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your resume to the work environment
Field service, shop, and mine-site roles each demand a different emphasis. If a posting specifies remote field work, lead with travel readiness and mobile repair experience rather than bench-shop metrics like warranty labor hours.
Bring a documented repair portfolio to interviews
Photographs, completed work orders, or inspection reports from complex rebuilds give interviewers concrete proof of your skill level. Even smartphone photos of a finished hydraulic repair or engine-out job can set you apart from candidates with identical credentials.
Negotiate tool allowances and shift differentials separately
Total compensation for this role often includes tool reimbursement, PPE stipends, and overtime or night-shift premiums that don't appear in the base offer. Ask about each line item individually so nothing gets overlooked during the offer conversation.
Heavy Equipment Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most heavy equipment technicians?
The companies hiring the most heavy equipment technicians right now include EquipmentShare, Republic Services, and WM, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Florida, and Colorado, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in construction, mining, and large fleet operations.
How many heavy equipment technician jobs are remote?
About 4% of heavy equipment technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or flexible arrangements are technical support, warranty administration, and parts consulting positions attached to dealer networks rather than field or shop technician roles.
How do you become a heavy equipment technician?
Start by completing a diesel technology or heavy equipment mechanics program at a community college or trade school, which typically combines classroom instruction with lab time on engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems. From there, an apprenticeship or entry-level shop position with a dealer or contractor builds the hands-on experience employers require. Earning OEM certifications from manufacturers like Caterpillar or John Deere accelerates advancement into senior and specialized roles.
Can you get hired as a heavy equipment technician with little experience?
Yes, entry-level positions exist, particularly at equipment dealers, rental companies, and large construction contractors willing to train candidates who hold a diesel or heavy equipment certificate. Emphasizing any related mechanical work, such as automotive repair, farm equipment servicing, or military vehicle maintenance, strengthens your application. Lube technician or service helper roles within the same companies are also a common entry point that leads to full technician status.
What does the heavy equipment technician interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone screen focused on the makes and models you've worked on and your familiarity with diagnostic software. An in-person or shop interview typically follows, often including a practical component where you're asked to walk through a diagnosis or identify a fault from a symptom description. References from previous supervisors who can speak to your repair quality and safety record carry significant weight at the offer stage.
Where can I find and apply to heavy equipment technician jobs?
You can find and apply to heavy equipment technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the available roles to find positions that match your experience, equipment specialization, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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