Heavy Equipment Operator — Safe, Efficient Transfer Station

Casella Waste Systems, Inc.; Wells (ME); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life & disability insurance

401K

Job summary

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator at the Wells transfer station. The role involves safe operation of yellow iron equipment to transfer and load materials efficiently while upholding safety standards.

Responsibilities include managing truck flow, maintaining site cleanliness, and ensuring compliance with all safety regulations. The ideal candidate has two years of relevant heavy equipment experience and a HS diploma or GED, with a strong safety and teamwork mindset.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to operate heavy equipment safely.
• Experience with multiple types of yellow iron equipment preferred.
• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Opens and closes the facility according to hours.
• Oversees truck scheduling and dump/ trailer switching.
• Maintains cleanliness of public areas per manager schedule.
• Ensures customers use the site according to safety rules.
• Meets loading schedules to keep production on track.
• Directs incoming trucks to unloading areas safely.
• Performs safety and equipment checks and reports issues.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Public/customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator at the Wells transfer station. The role involves safe operation of yellow iron equipment to transfer and load materials efficiently while upholding safety standards.

Responsibilities include managing truck flow, maintaining site cleanliness, and ensuring compliance with all safety regulations. The ideal candidate has two years of relevant heavy equipment experience and a HS diploma or GED, with a strong safety and teamwork mindset.