Equipment Operator / Maintenance Worker

About This Position

Waste Management is hiring equipment operators and maintenance workers at landfill and transfer station facilities in Alabama. These are non-driving, facility-based roles. Waste Management participates in the Jefferson County Second Chance Hiring Fair.

Requirements

Must be 18+. Equipment operation experience a plus (training provided). Able to work outdoors. Background check — individual review.

Benefits

Starting pay $22-30/hr. Full-time. Health insurance. 401k. Stable year-round employment.

No background check required to apply.

Offense Acceptance

Waste Management participates in Jefferson County Second Chance Hiring Fair. Sex offense registrants considered in non-customer-facing operational roles.

Programs

Hiring Policy

Waste Management evaluates each application individually as part of their Second Chance hiring initiative.

Restrictions

Roles involving direct public contact may have additional requirements. Driving (CDL) and field operations positions are most accessible.

About Waste Management (Southeast)

Waste Management operates across all 10 Southeast states and regularly participates in Second Chance job fairs in Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, and Florida. WM hires truck drivers, equipment operators, landfill workers, and maintenance staff. They have a documented Second Chance hiring initiative and have hired sex offense registrants in non-customer-facing roles.