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Equipment OperatorLarge Wheel Loader and ExcavatorMurphy Road RecyclingPosition Summary:The Heavy Equipment Operator - Large Wheel Loader and Excavator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of large wheel loaders, excavators, and other heavy equipment used in daily site operations. This position plays a critical role in material handling, loading and unloading trucks, stockpile management, site maintenance, excavation activities, and ensuring operational productivity. The operator must follow all safety procedures, conduct pre- and post-trip equipment inspections, identify maintenance needs, and work closely with supervisors and team members to maintain efficient workflow. The ideal candidate possesses strong equipment operating skills, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced outdoor environment while maintaining high standards of equipment care and operational performance. The start time for this position will be 5:30 am.Your Role:Safely operate large wheel loaders, excavators, and other heavy equipment in accordance with company policies and OSHA regulations.Load, unload, move, sort, and stockpile materials efficiently and accurately.Perform excavation, grading, trenching, backfilling, and site preparation activities.Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of equipment and completed required inspection reports.Monitor equipment performance and promptly report mechanical issues, damage, or maintenance needs.Perform routine maintenance tasks, including fueling, greasing, cleaning, and checking fluid levels.Ensure work areas are maintained in a safe, clean, and organized condition.Loads and monitors transfer trucks, van trailers, and rail cars based on the facility.Performs routine maintenance checks on mobile equipment and facility equipment and reports malfunctions to the Supervisor.Maintain accurate records related to equipment inspections, maintenance, and daily production.Work all assigned shifts from the scheduled start to the scheduled end time.Take an active role in the improvement of safety and health in the workplace.Reads, understands, and applies information such as lockout/tagout procedures, safety rules, job hazard analyses, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.Participate in all required Company meetings, including weekly safety meetings.Maintains reasonable, regular, punctual attendance consistent with Company policies, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and other federal, state, and local standards.Adapts to changing duties, as required, based on business needs.Your Skills: Ability to complete safety, operational, and other required training within a scheduled period.Communication skills sufficient to complete required job functions.Demonstrated mechanical ability sufficient to complete routine tasks.Demonstrated success in the use of required safety equipment.Gritty, outgoing, and eager to learn.Strong communication (verbal and written)Strong interpersonal skillsThe environment is fast-paced, and the person in this role must be proactive, hardworking, highly organized, and an independent critical thinker.Requirements:High school diploma or GED or equivalentMinimum 3-5 years of experienceThis Position Features:Family-Oriented EnvironmentExcellent Benefits and Bonus PotentialaPhysical Demands:Listed below are key points regarding the job's environmental demands and work environment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) for most of the workday.Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more or less than 30 pounds.Required to be exposed to physical and occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.).Required to be exposed to a physical environment that involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, or similar elements.Clarity of vision.Local travelOur StoryMurphy Road Recycling LLC is dedicated to staying at the forefront of recycling and waste solutions. We are innovating every step of the way. From building the largest state-of-the-art recycling facility in the country and powering our buildings with solar energy, we are committed to you, our communities, and the planet. Our story started with a single truck. In 1974, founder Guy "Sonny" Antonacci and his wife, Mary Ann, started Somers Sanitation - named after our hometown of Somers, Connecticut. Today, three generations of family and a dedicated team of professionals are leading our companies into the future. While our fleet, facilities, services, and family have all grown, we take pride in continuing to operate our businesses based on the fundamental principle that has guided us since the beginning - to provide exceptional service and innovation to the communities and people we serve. Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward to remain at the forefront of sustainability. Some see waste. We see possibilities. Murphy Road Recycling, LLC EEO Statement: The Company is committed to and supports equal employment opportunity and affirmative action to all employees and applicants. Equal employment opportunity means equal treatment of employees and applicants without regard to the following legally-protected characteristics: race, color, religion, creed, sex (gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), veteran status, physical or mental disability status or any other legally-protected status.