Heavy Equipment Operator

Overview

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.).

• 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)

• 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

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