Transfer Station Heavy Equipment Operator – Safe & Team‑Driven

Casella Waste Systems, Inc; Wells (ME); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Maternity & Parental Leave

Job summary

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely run transfer station machinery and manage loading/unloading tasks with efficiency. The role emphasizes safety, adherence to schedules, and collaboration with truck drivers and yard staff.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and 2 years of heavy equipment experience; must be 18+ and legally eligible to work in the US. Outdoor work in varying weather is expected.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ and legally eligible to work in the US.
• Two years of prior heavy equipment operation preferred.
• Ability to follow safety rules and procedures in a busy transfer station.

Responsibilities

• Opens and closes the facility per scheduled hours.
• Directs truck traffic and unloading areas safely.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety per plan with supervisors.
• Complies with daily, weekly and monthly equipment and site checks.
• Participates in training and safety programs to improve skills.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety procedures

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely run transfer station machinery and manage loading/unloading tasks with efficiency. The role emphasizes safety, adherence to schedules, and collaboration with truck drivers and yard staff.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and 2 years of heavy equipment experience; must be 18+ and legally eligible to work in the US. Outdoor work in varying weather is expected.