Heavy Equipment Operator/Transfer Barn Operator (Jackson, MI)

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Stable, full-time position with year-round work in a team-oriented culture focused on safety, service, and reliability. Join an established, values-driven organization offering long-term career opportunities and meaningful work that helps protect the environment and serve local communities. Enjoy variety in your day, combining equipment operation, material handling, and facility support.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Up to 15% 401(k) contribution (no match required)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off plus paid holidays
• Overtime opportunities
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Safety-focused, team-oriented work environment
• Opportunity to operate a variety of heavy equipment and develop new skills

Responsibilities

• Operate loaders and other equipment to process waste and recyclable materials
• Sort recyclable commodities and remove contamination from incoming loads
• Load waste into compactors and transfer trailers for transport
• Operate transfer station compactors safely and efficiently
• Back trailers into transfer bays and connect them to compacting equipment
• Load trailers according to established weight limits and transportation requirements
• Prepare outbound trailers by securing doors, cleaning equipment, and performing inspections
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections using electronic reporting systems
• Report equipment issues and complete maintenance work orders using computer software
• Maintain yard containers and assist with general facility upkeep
• Perform site cleanup and ensure a safe, organized work environment
• Follow all company safety procedures and environmental regulations

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of equipment operating experience required
• Experience operating loaders, compactors, or other heavy equipment preferred
• CDL A license preferred
• Strong commitment to safety and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
• High school diploma or GED required

Schedule

Regular schedule: Monday – Friday, 5:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. (30-minute lunch), Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Location

Jackson, MI

Safety Sensitive Information

This position is designated safety-sensitive. The associate will operate a vehicle or other equipment on behalf of Granger Waste Services as an essential function of their job and must comply with all applicable safety and drug and alcohol policies.

About Granger Waste Services

Working at Granger Waste Services isn’t just a career—it’s a calling. Guided by the Golden Rule, we’re committed to caring for our customers, our communities, and each other. Join a team that values safety, service, and teamwork while building a rewarding career that makes a real impact every day.