## Position Summary
The Heavy Equipment Operator ensures the safe operation of heavy equipment at the landfill for the purpose of transferring, spreading, covering, loading and/or compacting waste or soil in an efficient and safe manner; operates one or more types of heavy construction equipment including backhoes, forklifts, graders, tractors, and front-end loaders.
**The starting hourly rate for this position is $22 per hour.**
## Key Responsibilities
+ Assists in the maintenance and upkeep of the landfill site, including litter removal
+ Performs pre/post operation inspection of equipment in accordance with Casella safety standards as well as state and federal regulations. Ensures all safety equipment and devices are operational and secured properly to equipment
+ Monitors waste for evidence of unacceptable or hazardous waste in materials
+ Monitors the condition of the equipment frequently to ensure it is always operationally ready to minimize downtime; clean t...