Heavy Equipment Operator - Recycling Transfer Facility ( 19 Hours Weekly)

Heavy Equipment Operator - RecyclingTransfer Facility - 19 hours per week.

The Town of Cohasset is seeking a qualified Heavy EquipmentOperator to join its team at the Recycling Transfer Facility. This positionplays a key role in supporting daily solid waste and recycling operationsthrough the safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment and generalfacility maintenance.

Position Overview:

TheHeavy Equipment Operator performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled dutiesin support of public works operations, with a primary focus on solid waste andrecycling activities at the RTF. This position is responsible for operatingheavy equipment, assisting with disposal and recycling processes, andperforming routine maintenance and inspections on assigned equipment. The rolealso includes general labor duties as needed to support daily operations. Thisposition reports directly to the RTF Supervisor and plays a key role inmaintaining safe, efficient, and compliant operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate heavy equipment (e.g., front-end loader, backhoe,sweeper, gang mower) in support of public works construction, maintenance, and repair activities.
• Support solid waste operations, including recycling,landfill, and baling processes.
• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, andsafety checks on assigned equipment and vehicles.
• Assist with a wide range of field operations, includingduties typically performed by light equipment operators and laborers.
• Complete manual labor tasks associated with equipmentoperation and general public works activities.
• Maintain a safe work environment by following establishedsafety procedures and performing additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: A HighSchool diploma or equivalent, plus a minimum of two (2) years of advancedtechnical or vocational training and experience in the operation of heavyequipment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid DOTmedical card. Recycling and transfer facility employees must have a valid ClassB Commercial Driver's License. Skilled experience in operating vehicles andequipment is required.

Preferred Qualifications: A valid Class A Commercial Driver's License ispreferred for Recycling and transfer facility employees. Knowledge ofdepartmental operations and safe and effective heavy equipment operationtechniques and practices is also preferred. Recycling and transfer facilityemployees are preferred to hold 2B, 4E, and 4G hoisting engineer's licenses.

Compensation& Benefits :

This is a part-time position classified as GradePW2-1, $28.80 per hour (with CDL) and Grade PW1-1, $26.19 per hour (without a CDL) with a 3% shift differential for weekend shifts. The Town of Cohasset offers a comprehensive benefits package

A collective bargaining unit represents this position andis 19 hours per week, with a possible rotating weekend schedule.


To Apply Click: Here

To Learn More Click Here: HEO Job Description

The Town of Cohasset is committed to full compliance withthe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and all applicable federal, state,and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. The Town providesreasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities to enablethem to perform the essential functions of their positions. Applicantsrequiring reasonable accommodation in the application or selection process areencouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at View email address on click.appcast.io.


The Town of Cohasset is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regardto race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, geneticinformation, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status,veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, orlocal law.


All offers of employment are conditional upon thesatisfactory completion of a Criminal offense record inquiry ( CORI check),pre-employment DOT physical examination, drug test & all other backgroundchecks where required.