Heavy Equipment Operator - Transfer

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The Heavy Equipment Operator ensures the safe operation of heavy

equipment at the Transfer Station for the purpose of transferring and

loading materials in an efficient and safe manner; operates one or more

types of yellow iron equipment.

**The starting pay range for this position is \$23-\$25 per hour.**

**Key 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.

**Education, Experience & Qualifications**

The successful candidate will be a self-directed person, at least 18

years of age, have a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and

be legally eligible to work in the US. It is required to have a high

school diploma or GED and two years of prior experience in heavy

equipment operation is preferred.

Proven commitment to work and safety, excellent communication and

problem solving skills are required.

**Attributes**

Positive, team-oriented individual who has a strong work ethic, is

committed to safety, customer driven, open to personal and professional

training and development, and results-oriented with the ability to see

the larger picture while focusing on detailed information.

**Benefits**

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, and More.

**Benefits & Rewards**

Want easy-to-use, rewarding benefits? Well, weve got those! Our employee

rewards program is designed to help you in your career, and in your life

outside of Casella. From competitive wages to comprehensive medical

plans to employee stock purchase and retirement savings options, learn

about all the ways we reward you.

**EEO**

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are

committed to creating an environment of inclusion and mutual respect

where opportunities are available to all applicants and team members

without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender

identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information,

military and veteran status, status as individual with a disability, or

any other characteristic protected by federal or state laws. We believe

that diversity and inclusion among our team members is critical to our

success as a company and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the

most talented people.

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