Heavy Equipment Operator - Transfer Station (Growth Path)

Casella Waste Systems, Inc; Mortimer (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

Job summary

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for its transfer station in Mortimer, NY. The role focuses on safe operation of yellow iron equipment and efficient loading and unloading to meet production schedules.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of heavy equipment experience, a HS diploma or GED, and the ability to work in various weather conditions while adhering to strict safety guidelines. The position offers a competitive hourly range and benefits.”

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Two years of prior experience in heavy equipment operation is preferred.
• Willingness to work in varying weather conditions and follow safety rules.

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 are clean at all times per schedules.
• Ensures customers use the transfer station according to safety rules and regulations.
• Meets loading schedules to ensure driver loads are ready to meet production.
• Directs incoming trucks to unloading areas in a safe manner.
• Follows all safety and equipment checks and precautions in performance of duties.
• Reports mechanical issues during pre-trip inspections to shop foreman.

Skills

Safety protocols

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for its transfer station in Mortimer, NY. The role focuses on safe operation of yellow iron equipment and efficient loading and unloading to meet production schedules.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of heavy equipment experience, a HS diploma or GED, and the ability to work in various weather conditions while adhering to strict safety guidelines. The position offers a competitive hourly range and benefits.”