Heavy Equipment Operator - Safe Loading & Transport

Casella Waste Systems, Inc; Town of Round Lake (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Tuition Assistance

Career Pathways

Job summary

Casella Waste Systems, Inc is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to ensure safe operation of yellow iron equipment at the transfer station and to support efficient material transfer and loading. The starting hourly pay for this position is $25 per hour.

The role involves directing trucks, enforcing safety rules, and meeting loading schedules to keep production on track. Experience levels vary from Apprentice to Lead Operator, with progression based on years of operation and scope of equipment.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will be a self-directed person, at least 18 years of age, have a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and be legally eligible to work in the US.
• It is required to have a high school diploma or GED and two years of prior experience in heavy equipment operation is preferred.
• Physical ability to perform duties in various weather conditions.
• Proven commitment to work and safety, excellent communication and problem solving skills are required.

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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Casella Waste Systems, Inc is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to ensure safe operation of yellow iron equipment at the transfer station and to support efficient material transfer and loading. The starting hourly pay for this position is $25 per hour.

The role involves directing trucks, enforcing safety rules, and meeting loading schedules to keep production on track. Experience levels vary from Apprentice to Lead Operator, with progression based on years of operation and scope of equipment.