Local Heavy Equipment Operator

Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy equipment, including Caterpillar 980 loaders and Caterpillar 30-ton excavators
• Serve as a swing operator to support full-time operator schedules, reduce overtime, and cover vacations
• Learn and perform loader responsibilities at the Omya site, including:
• Pushing and managing material piles
• Maintaining a clean, level floor where trucks dump
• Maintaining roads around material piles and keeping them free of potholes
• Maintaining the Omya rock blend to properly feed the hopper
• Learn and perform loader responsibilities at Middlebury Quarry, including:
• Maintaining clean and organized inventory piles
• Maintaining roads where equipment and trucks travel to reduce excessive wear on suspensions and tires
• Maintaining the Middlebury rock blend to properly load trailers
• Grease and perform routine care of assigned loaders
• Maintain a clean and organized loader cab
• Support the rotation of loaders to Pittsford for washing
• Drive the loader from Omya to Pittsford for washing and return it to the site as needed
• Operate Class A or Class B vehicles as needed to support the schedule and maintain full-time hours
• Follow all company safety policies, site procedures, and equipment operating standards
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, operators, drivers, and other team members
• Training requirements, both in person and online, as needed or required

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Heavy Equipment Operator
• Proven experience operating Caterpillar 980 loaders
• Experience operating Caterpillar 30-ton excavators
• Must have experience with Caterpillar controls
• Current and valid CDL Class A or Class B license required
• Able to operate Class A and/or Class B vehicles as assigned
• Able to work across multiple site locations, including Omya and Middlebury Quarry
• Able to learn different site-specific rock blends and loader responsibilities
• Prior quarry, aggregate, construction, or material-handling experience preferred
• Able to work day shift, generally 10-hour shifts, with varying start times depending on site assignment
• Typical start time is approximately 5:00 a.m.
• Strong commitment to safety, equipment care, and teamwork

Attributes

• Safety-focused and dependable
• Flexible and willing to support multiple sites and schedules
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
• Team-oriented and willing to help reduce overtime across the crew
• Strong attention to detail when maintaining roads, piles, floors, and equipment
• Able to learn and follow site-specific procedures
• Good communication skills
• Takes pride in maintaining clean, well-cared-for equipment
• Comfortable working in an active quarry/material production environment

Compensation and Benefits

Casella Construction offers competitive wages and a full benefits package to eligible employees that includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurances
• Voluntary Short & Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program with up-to 4% company match and immediate vesting

Final and individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.

About the Role

Casella Construction is seeking to hire a Local Heavy Equipment Operator to join our Transportation Team in Pittsford, Vermont. The Local Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating heavy equipment at multiple site locations, including loader operations at Omya and Middlebury Quarry, while also supporting CDL driving needs as required.

About Our Company

Joseph Casella and John Casella II are the second generation of the Casella family, carrying on a legacy that was built on hard work, grit, determination, and most of all, innovation. Together with a team equally committed to exemplifying the highest industry standards, and reinventing systems to create effective solutions when old methods no longer serve new thinking, Casella Construction has evolved to become an industry-leading company in the field.

Hours and Pay

This range reflects the base pay we reasonably expect to offer for this position at the time of posting, considering current market conditions and industry benchmarks. Final and individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.