Heavy Equipment Operator

Under general supervision of Shift Supervisor, responsible for the safe operation and daily preventative maintenance of the assigned equipment (excavator, front-end loader; bobcat; yard tractor, etc.).

Responsibilities:

Operate heavy equipment.
Management and stockpiling of all unprocessed and processed materials.
Material transportation for processing.
Loading main process line in-feed conveyor and shearing bulky materials for processing.
Site maintenance and construction including ditching for erosion control and surface water collection, etc.
Seasonal maintenance.
Performing maintenance and light repair of company-owned or leased mobile equipment.
Keeping accurate PM logs on mobile equipment and turning them in to the Operations Manager on a regular basis.

Typical workweek is 40-50 hours; possible shifts could be Monday – Friday or Tuesday – Saturday. Saturday hours may be required. Applicants must be available to work any assigned shift. (Shifts are subject to change based on facility needs)

Qualifications:

Must possess any and all licenses required by the Mass. Dept. of Public Safety to operate any special heavy motor equipment, including a valid Massachusetts Driver’s License and Class 2A Hoisting License.
Minimum 2 years experience with Heavy Equipment Loader/Excavator.
Must have the ability to exercise good judgment and be able to focus on detail as required by the job.
Mechanical background as operator – will be performing service on the equipment.
High school diploma or equivalent, Mechanical Trade School certificate or degree preferred.
Mechanical background and Class A CDL a plus.

ReSource Roxbury is a construction & demolition (C&D) waste processing facility where the equipment operators are required to assist in the unloading of inbound vehicles, stacking, storing and feeding of C&D material, and the loading of outbound vehicles with recycled materials and residual waste.

Pay Range: $24.00 – $30.00 / per hour. Pay is based on experience.

Possible 2nd chance career opportunity