Heavy Equipment Operator

Casella Waste Systems Inc. • Stanley, NY, United States • Posted June 08, 2026

Location Stanley, NY
Job Type Full-time
Category other-general
Posted June 08, 2026
## Position Summary
The Heavy Equipment Operator ensures the safe operation of heavy equipment in the Material Recovery Facility (MRF) to transfer and load recycling materials efficiently and safely; operates one or more types of heavy equipment, including forklift, skid steer, and payloader.
**Hiring Range:$21.00 - $23.00 per hour**
**#INDSJ** $21.00 - $23.00 per hour#INDSJ
## Key Responsibilities
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.
Ensures all safety equipment and devices are operational and secured properly to equipment.
Inspects recyclablesfor 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;inspects assigned equipment as needed to cleardebrisfrom eng...

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