Equipment Operator

A Hiring Company; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Chicopee, MA is seeking an Equipment Operator to join their team. The role involves operating heavy equipment in a busy aggregate yard, focusing on tasks like fine grading and material handling. Candidates should possess experience with large loaders and excavators, hold a valid MA Hoisting license, and demonstrate a strong work ethic. This full-time hourly position offers a competitive pay range between $70,000 and $80,000 annually, emphasizing safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with heavy equipment.
• MA Driver's license DOT card required.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment in a quarry environment.
• Fine grading with a dozer and excavator.
• Safely load trucks and maintain production goals.

Skills

Operate large equipment

Move materials safely

Experience with layout, grading, and drainage

Strong work ethic

Pass pre-employment and random drug screens

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid driver's license with clean 3-year MVR

MA Hoisting license

OSHA 10 preferred

Job description

Position Title

Equipment Operator

Location

Chicopee, MA

Pay Range

$70,000.00 - $80,000.00

Employment Type

Full Time Hourly

Application Instructions

• Acknowledgment of receipt: You will receive a confirmation email within the next 24 hours.
• Additional information: Our team may reach out via email or phone if additional details are needed.
• Interview scheduling: If your application progresses, you will be invited for an interview via email with scheduling options.
• Status updates: We will notify you via email regarding important updates.
• Questions or assistance: Contact us at [e-mail].

We are committed to making your application experience as clear and user-friendly as possible. Thank you again for your interest, and we look forward to reviewing your materials.

Position Description

Ondrick Materials & Recycling, LLC owns and operates divisions in the aggregate, paving and hardscape industries. The Loader/Operator will contribute to the Fine Grading team as well as to the overall Ondrick Materials and Recycling team to ensure goals are met safely and efficiently while adhering to company policies. This position focuses primarily on equipment operation and various material handling duties.

Qualifications

• Operate large equipment in accordance with company procedures and safety regulations.
• Move materials safely through the yard and/or quarry.
• Ensure loads are positioned and placed securely.
• Experience with layout, grading, and drainage.
• Maintenance of front loader, dozer, and excavator: perform pre-operations checks and other inspections/cleaning as prescribed.
• MA Hoisting license and MA Driver's license DOT card.
• Minimum 2 years of experience, skilled with large loaders and excavators.
• Reliable with a strong work ethic.
• Pass pre‑employment and random drug screens.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment in a busy aggregate yard and quarry environment.
• Fine grading with a dozer +/- 0.10 ft by traditional control, set up & calibrate GPS.
• Operate an excavator: strip, subgrade, pull pond slopes, cut and fill to +/- 0.10 ft of required.
• Operate equipment efficiently to maintain production goals in a timely manner with attention to detail.
• Safely and productively load trucks.
• Exert up to 100 lbs. occasionally, and 40 lbs. regularly to move objects.
• Abide by all local, state, and federal regulations, and company safety procedures.
• Maintain keen attention to detail and situational awareness to maintain the safety of the work environment.
• Use appropriate PPE at all times.
• Work overtime, nights, and weekends if needed.

Environment

• Varying weather conditions including extreme hot and cold, rain.
• Exposure to dust, dirt, fumes, stone, and minerals.
• Exposure to load noise and vibration.

Physical Demands

• Standing, walking, bending, climbing, stretching outside for extended periods.
• Ability to sit 6–8 hours per day in 2–3 hour intervals.
• Manual dexterity to handle tools; move 50 lbs. regularly to perform routine functions.
• Good hand‑eye coordination and motor skills to safely operate heavy equipment.
• Regular and peripheral vision to safely operate heavy equipment.
• Hearing sufficient to safely operate heavy equipment.

Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of experience working with heavy equipment.
• Valid driver's license with clean 3‑year MVR; DOT medical card.
• Hoisting license.
• OSHA 10 preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ted Ondrick Materials Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Compensation Details

70,000–80,000 Hourly Wage