Heavy Equipment Operator - Recycling Transfer Facility (40 Hours Weekly)

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Cohasset (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Shift differential for weekend shifts

Union position

Job summary

The Town of Cohasset seeks a qualified Heavy Equipment Operator for the Recycling Transfer Facility. The role focuses on operating heavy equipment, supporting solid waste and recycling operations, and performing routine maintenance to ensure safe, efficient daily performance.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or equivalent with two years of technical training and a valid DOT medical card. A Class B CDL is required; Class A is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with 2 years of advanced technical or vocational training/experience in heavy equipment operation.
• Valid DOT medical card.
• Class B CDL required for recycling/transfer facility; Class A preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment (front-end loader, backhoe, sweeper, gang mower) to support public works.
• Support solid waste operations including recycling, landfill, and baling processes.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on equipment; conduct safety checks.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

CDL (Class B)

Safety procedures

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Advanced technical/vocational training

Job description

Heavy Equipment Operator - Recycling Transfer Facility - full-time, 40 hours per week.

The Town of Cohasset is seeking a qualified Heavy EquipmentOperator to join its team at the Recycling Transfer Facility. This positionplays a key role in supporting daily solid waste and recycling operationsthrough the safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment and generalfacility maintenance.

Position Overview:

TheHeavy Equipment Operator performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled dutiesin support of public works operations, with a primary focus on solid waste andrecycling activities at the RTF. This position is responsible for operatingheavy equipment, assisting with disposal and recycling processes, andperforming routine maintenance and inspections on assigned equipment. The rolealso includes general labor duties as needed to support daily operations. Thisposition reports directly to the RTF Supervisor and plays a key role inmaintaining safe, efficient, and compliant operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate heavy equipment (e.g., front-end loader, backhoe,sweeper, gang mower) in support of public works construction, maintenance, and repair activities.
• Support solid waste operations, including recycling,landfill, and baling processes.
• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, andsafety checks on assigned equipment and vehicles.
• Assist with a wide range of field operations, includingduties typically performed by light equipment operators and laborers.
• Complete manual labor tasks associated with equipmentoperation and general public works activities.
• Maintain a safe work environment by following establishedsafety procedures and performing additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

A HighSchool diploma or equivalent, plus a minimum of two (2) years of advancedtechnical or vocational training and experience in the operation of heavyequipment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid DOTmedical card. Recycling and transfer facility employees must have a valid ClassB Commercial Driver’s License. Skilled experience in operating vehicles andequipment is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

A valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License ispreferred for Recycling and transfer facility employees. Knowledge ofdepartmental operations and safe and effective heavy equipment operationtechniques and practices is also preferred. Recycling and transfer facilityemployees are preferred to hold 2B, 4E, and 4G hoisting engineer’s licenses.

Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time, benefited position classified as GradePW2-1, $29.38 per hour (with CDL) and Grade PW1-1, $26.72 per hour (without a CDL) with a 3% shift differential for weekend shifts. The Town of Cohasset offers a comprehensive benefits package.

A collective bargaining unit represents this position andis 40 hours per week, with a possible rotating weekend schedule.