Heavy Equipment Operator – Transfer Station

Job overview

The Heavy Equipment Operator – Transfer Station role is onsite in Rochester, NY. Compensation is listed as a hiring range of $24–$26, but the posting does not specify a pay period. The operator supports Casella Waste Systems’ transfer-station operations by moving and loading materials safely and efficiently. The operator helps keep facility traffic, unloading, and loading activities on schedule while maintaining safe, clean public areas. Equipment checks, adherence to safety procedures, and prompt reporting of mechanical issues support reliable station operations.

What you'll do

• Operate one or more types of yellow-iron equipment to transfer and load materials
• open and close the facility according to scheduled hours
• coordinate truck dumping and trailer changes
• maintain clean public areas
• direct vehicles to unloading areas safely
• meet loading schedules
• complete safety and equipment checks
• report mechanical problems to the shop foreman.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

heavy equipment operator

transfer station

yellow-iron equipment

material loading

truck direction

facility safety

rochester ny

casella waste systems

hiring range $24–$26

high school diploma or ged

equipment checks

waste operations

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting describes career levels from apprentice through lead operator, with experience and equipment-operation expectations varying by level; high school diploma or GED required.

About the employer

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Solid Waste Collection. Sector: 56.