Senior Heavy Equipment Operator - Lead Site Team & GPS

Casella Construction, Inc.; Hanover (NH); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings with company

Paid Holidays and PTO

Short/Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Casella Construction, Inc. in Hanover, NH is seeking a Senior Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team. The Senior Heavy Equipment Operator performs highly complex and difficult construction tasks by operating bulldozers, loaders, and excavators.

Casella Construction provides hands‑on learning and a team that oversees a project from start to finish. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience, prioritizes safety, can work weekends or nights when needed, and can travel as required.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High School or GED preferred.
• Vocational training preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• 7+ years of experience as a heavy equipment operator (Bulldozer, Loader, Excavator).
• Understanding of safety rules and regulations.
• Experience with construction jobsite layouts and grading.
• Experience in reading and understanding project plans.
• Must be able to work some weekends and or nights, when needed.
• Must be able to travel out of town for a day and or a week.
• Ability to participate in regulatory trainings (First Aid/CPR, OSHA 10, Flagging, Spotter).

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe work environment
• Directs and lead work of other laborers and equipment operators as necessary
• Executes all job duties of Operator 2 without supervision
• Safely operates construction, excavation, hauling, maintenance equipment including loaders, bulldozers, and excavators to complete job tasks
• Tasks trained in GPS
• Practices safety by estimating weights and distances, and by being fully aware of your surroundings
• Conducts Daily pre and post equipment inspections
• Monitors gauges and other indicators to ensure safe operation of equipment
• Maintains records of time worked and materials used
• Completes daily paperwork
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Training requirements, both in person and online, as needed or required

Skills

Safety awareness

Reading plans

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Education

High School or GED

Vocational training

Job description

Casella Construction, Inc. in Hanover, NH is seeking a Senior Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team. The Senior Heavy Equipment Operator performs highly complex and difficult construction tasks by operating bulldozers, loaders, and excavators.

Casella Construction provides hands‑on learning and a team that oversees a project from start to finish. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience, prioritizes safety, can work weekends or nights when needed, and can travel as required.