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Murphy Road Recycling LLC in Hartford, CT is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator for large wheel loaders and excavators. You will handle loading/unloading, stockpiling, site prep, and routine maintenance while following OSHA safety rules and company policies.
The role requires 3–5 years of experience, a strong safety mindset, and the ability to work in a fast-paced outdoor environment. Start time is 5:30 am, with a family-friendly work environment and good benefits.
Equipment OperatorLarge Wheel Loader and ExcavatorMurphy Road RecyclingPosition Summary:The Heavy Equipment Operator - Large Wheel Loader and Excavator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of large wheel loaders, excavators, and other heavy equipment used in daily site operations. This position plays a critical role in material handling, loading and unloading trucks, stockpile management, site maintenance, excavation activities, and ensuring operational productivity. The operator must follow all safety procedures, conduct pre- and post-trip equipment inspections, identify maintenance needs, and work closely with supervisors and team members to maintain efficient workflow. The ideal candidate possesses strong equipment operating skills, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced outdoor environment while maintaining high standards of equipment care and operational performance. The start time for this position will be 5:30 am.
Listed below are key points regarding the job's environmental demands and work environment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Murphy Road Recycling LLC is dedicated to staying at the forefront of recycling and waste solutions. We are innovating every step of the way. From building the largest state-of-the-art recycling facility in the country and powering our buildings with solar energy, we are committed to you, our communities, and the planet. Our story started with a single truck. In 1974, founder Guy "Sonny" Antonacci and his wife, Mary Ann, started Somers Sanitation - named after our hometown of Somers, Connecticut. Today, three generations of family and a dedicated team of professionals are leading our companies into the future. While our fleet, facilities, services, and family have all grown, we take pride in continuing to operate our businesses based on the fundamental principle that has guided us since the beginning - to provide exceptional service and innovation to the communities and people we serve. Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward to remain at the forefront of sustainability. Some see waste. We see possibilities. Murphy Road Recycling, LLC
The Company is committed to and supports equal employment opportunity and affirmative action to all employees and applicants. Equal employment opportunity means equal treatment of employees and applicants without regard to the following legally-protected characteristics: race, color, religion, creed, sex (gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), veteran status, physical or mental disability status or any other legally-protected status.