Heavy Equipment Operator: Safe Loading, Career Growth, Benefits

Casella Waste Systems, Inc; Taft Corners (VT); On-site; USD 31,684 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. in Vermont is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to ensure safe operation of transfer station equipment and efficient loading of materials. The position involves managing trucks, staging loads, and maintaining safety standards at the facility in Taft Corners.

The starting hiring range is $23-$25 per hour, with compensation based on experience. Candidates should meet education and experience requirements and be able to work in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Self-directed, 18+, able to work as part of a team.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of prior experience in heavy equipment operation preferred.
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Opens and closes the facility according to scheduled hours of operation.
• Oversees the schedule of where and which trucks are to dump and switching out trailers.
• Ensures public areas of the transfer station clean at all times; follows schedule per Operation Manager for daily, weekly and monthly facility cleaning schedules.
• Ensures that customers (external and internal) use the transfer station according to all safety rules and regulations.
• Meets loading schedules to assure driver loads are ready to meet production.
• Directs incoming trucks and vehicles to appropriate unloading areas in a safe manner.
• Follows all safety and equipment checks and precautions in the performance of all duties.
• Sites all mechanical problems that arise during pre-trip inspection or during routine functions to the attention of the shop foreman immediately.
• Participates in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of the company, products, sales and services and performs any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and/or abide by our core values.

Skills

Safety protocols

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. in Vermont is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to ensure safe operation of transfer station equipment and efficient loading of materials. The position involves managing trucks, staging loads, and maintaining safety standards at the facility in Taft Corners.

The starting hiring range is $23-$25 per hour, with compensation based on experience. Candidates should meet education and experience requirements and be able to work in varying weather conditions.