Pay Loader Operator Jobs in Hamden, CT (NOW HIRING)

Company Info

Circular Services is a leading developer and operator of circular economy infrastructure and services and the largest private recycling company in the U.S. with operations across the country. We help businesses and municipalities reduce and divert waste, lowering disposal costs and fueling local supply chains by ensuring materials are recovered, recycled, and reused.

About the Role:

Circular Services seeking a qualified facility Laborer/Operator to join our team at our state-of-the-art organic waste recycling campus in Southington, CT. We are seeking individuals who are hardworking, adaptable, and committed to contributing to renewable energy and organic waste recycling efforts.

Shift: Monday – Friday, 6AM-4PM (Job Type: Full-time) | Location: Southington, CT 06489 | Pay Rate: $22.00-$28.00 per hour.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision insurance
• FSA
• Vacation Time
• 401k Matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Operate small to midsize equipment such as pay loaders, skid steers, and manlifts in a safe and efficient manner.
• Operate general site vehicles and equipment like water trucks, pick-up trucks, sweepers, mowers, and trimming equipment.
• Prepare job sites by cleaning, removing hazards, greasing equipment, and assisting with routine maintenance.
• Use basic hand tools (shovel, pitchfork, grease guns, garbage pickers, and handheld power tools).
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.
• Collaborate with laborers, operators, and supervisors to ensure smooth operation and meet project goals.
• Follow all safety protocols, including proper use of PPE, and adhere to company safety guidelines.
• Perform yard/site work, including mowing, trash pickup, trimming, and garbage removal.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• 1–3 years of experience in facility maintenance.
• 1–3 years of experience operating equipment.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Previous experience in general labor, construction, or landscaping preferred.
• Basic awareness of federal, state, and local job site health and safety rules, regulations, and best practices.

• Demonstrates strong attention to detail, dependability, professionalism, teamwork, and the ability to remain composed and effective in fast-paced or high-pressure environments while accepting constructive feedback.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Normal work environment is outdoors, with exposure to all weather conditions, dirt, high levels of noise, smells/odors and at times exposure to dangerous and/or toxic substances requiring necessary precautions, including PPE.

The physical demands described here are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and reach with hands and arms.

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift in an outdoor environment for 90% of the time.
• Ability to use hands and fingers, kneel, crawl, talk, hear, climb, and balance.
• Ability to regularly lift/move up to 65 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Must be able to work in varying weather conditions (low/high temperatures, humidity, etc.).
• Be comfortable working at elevated heights up to 30 feet.

EEOC: Circular Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Circular Services is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Circular Services are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Circular Services will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.