Aggregate Heavy Equipment Operator

Casella Construction is seeking to hire an Aggregate Heavy Equipment Operator to join our Aggregate Team in North Clarendon, VT. This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with rotating Saturday shifts. The quarry crush stone operation shuts down January through February for maintenance, training, and regulatory requirements.

As Aggregate Heavy Equipment Operator, you will play a critical role in quarry operations, ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols. You will be responsible for advanced equipment operation, keeping up with production needs, being a team player and coordinating management to meet operational goals. This position requires extensive experience in mining or a related industry.

The ideal candidate for this position is a collaborative and safety-focused professional who thrives in a team environment, communicates effectively, and supports others through training and mentorship while ensuring operational goals are met.

Responsibilities:

• Operate and troubleshoot advanced quarry equipment, including crushers, Excavators and loaders
• Execute planned maintenance and production operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations
• Provide training and mentorship to entry-level and mid-career team members to support their professional growth and skill development
• Inspect and maintain quarry infrastructure, identifying potential hazards or inefficiencies
• Work closely with management to track production goals and suggest process improvements
• Enforce workplace safety standards, ensuring compliance with MSHA and environmental regulations
• Assist with quarry shutdown operations, including seasonal maintenance and equipment repairs
• Communicate effectively with Aggregate team
• Training requirements, both in person and online, as needed or required
• Perform welding and fabrication tasks to repair and maintain quarry equipment, including crushers, conveyors, and other heavy machinery, ensuring operational efficiency and safety compliance

Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in mining, quarrying, or heavy industrial operations
• Experience in welding and fabricating heavy machinery and equipment, preferably in a quarry or similar industrial environment
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional technical certifications preferred
• heavy equipment operations (or willing to obtain)
• Deep understanding of quarry safety protocols, including MSHA and OSHA standards
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and make real-time operational decisions
• Experience in winter maintenance and site preparation for seasonal shutdowns

Physical Requirements:

• Must have physical strength, balance, hand eye coordination, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas
• Must be able safely to climb and dismount a ladder
• Must be able to stand, walk, and climb inclines for the duration of the shift
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather

Attributes:

• Follows all safety guidelines and prioritizes a safe work environment
• Capable of performing manual labor, lifting heavy materials, and working in demanding conditions
• Works well with others and follows instructions from supervisors
• Observes and reports safety hazards or equipment issues
• Open to training and developing skills in quarry operations
• Shows up on time and completes assigned tasks reliably
• Can adjust to changing weather conditions and seasonal work requirements
• Understands how to use tools and perform basic equipment maintenance
• Committed to working hard in a physically demanding environment
• Able to clearly report concerns and follow instructions

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.

Hourly Hiring Range: $20.00/hr. - $25.00/hr.

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.

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.

Our strength is in our team, who we continue to invest in and depend on to help expand critical areas of our business, including heavy highway construction, demolition, utility installation, environmental contracting, commercial site development, land management, aggregate, transportation, and fleet maintenance.

Casella Construction’s success is attributed to our employees’ love of the industry, our leadership’s drive to remain at the forefront of technology and environmental stewardship, and our collective ability to thrive in dynamic situations.