Heavy Equipment Operator

Waste Connections of Canada Inc.

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6393-Fitchburg TS Until 9/30/2026 2+ years exp First posted August 1, 2026 Last posted August 1, 2026
Job description

Hiring Immediately!

  • Overtime Eligible

  • Annual boot allowance

  • Earn quarterly safety bonuses

  • Weekly pay!

E.L. Harvey & Sons is looking for a safety conscious Heavy Equipment Operator to join the team in Fitchburg, MA.

Schedule: Monday through Friday 6:00am to 5:00pm

Pay Rate: $27.00 per hour

Why Choose Us?

We are Waste Connections, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. We’re proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture. One where self-directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day.

Our priority is to make sure we hire safe equipment operators that care about the safety of our team and the service provided to our customers. As a heavy equipment operator with us the minimum responsibilities are:

  • Operating heavy equipment such as: bulldozers, wheel loaders, motor grader, scraper, and compactors.
  • Performing routine inspection and maintenance on equipment.
  • Promoting continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
  • Interacting with customers and Waste Connections employees to determine safe and environmentally sound solutions to service issues.

What we need from you:

  • Massachusetts 2A/1C hoisting license
  • 2+ years’ experience running heavy equipment
  • Knowledge of heavy equipment operation and maintenance.
  • Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.

What you’ll get from us:

  • Competitive Compensation
  • 401(K) with company match; let us help you save for your future
  • Healthcare; Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Perks, perks, perks!  Employee Assistance Mental Health Program, Emergency Travel Assistance, Prepaid Legal Plan, Scholarship Opportunities for kids, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Relief Fund
  • Insurance: Life, Short Term/Long Term Disability

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

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About this role

Summary

Operate heavy equipment, perform safety checks, and maintain machinery in a waste management company.

Job title

Heavy Equipment Operator

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

waste management

Location requirements

Fitchburg, MA; remote work not allowed

Salary

$27.00 per hour

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Massachusetts 2A/1C hoisting licenseheavy equipment operationsafety procedures

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

heavy equipmentsafety proceduresequipment maintenance
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Fitchburg, MA 01420, USA

On-site City