Heavy Equipment Operator – Transfer Station (Great Benefits)

Casella Waste Systems, Inc; East Johnson (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

Maternity & Parental Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Discounted Stock Program

401K

Employee Awards

Employee Assistance Plan

Wellness Incentive

Tuition Assistance

Career Pathways

More

Job summary

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to ensure safe operation of transfer station equipment, transfer and load materials efficiently, and maintain safety standards on site.

The role involves working with yellow iron machinery, maintaining daily and shift schedules, and adhering to all safety procedures to support production goals. Applicants should be at least 18, legally eligible to work in the US, with preferred two years of prior heavy equipment experience.

Qualifications

• Two years of prior experience operating heavy equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
• Physical ability to perform duties in various weather conditions.
• Must be at least 18 years old and legally eligible to work in the US.

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

Heavy equipment operation

Safety protocols

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to ensure safe operation of transfer station equipment, transfer and load materials efficiently, and maintain safety standards on site.

The role involves working with yellow iron machinery, maintaining daily and shift schedules, and adhering to all safety procedures to support production goals. Applicants should be at least 18, legally eligible to work in the US, with preferred two years of prior heavy equipment experience.