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Black Earth Compost

Full-time Heavy Equipment Operator

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
Pay: $23–$26/hr
Posted: 4 weeks ago
Location: Groton, MA (Onsite)
Last Updated: 2 weeks ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

An Operating Engineer or Heavy Equipment Operator drives and operates heavy equipment used in quarries, construction sites, landfills, refuse and recycling centers, or ports. Heavy Equipment may include, but is not limited to, bulldozers, excavators, paving equipment and pile drivers.

$65,563 / year median in Massachusetts

+15% projected growth

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Job Description

Full-time Heavy Equipment Operator Black Earth Compost - 2.8 Groton, MA Job Details Full-time $23 - $26 an hour 3 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Qualifications Front-end loaders Hoisting License Composting Driver's License Loader operation Full Job Description What we do: Black Earth Compost is a fast-growing company in New England that turns food scraps into high-quality compost for farms and gardens.
The role:
We're looking for a reliable person to operate a front-end loader and a Doppstadt trommel screener at our Groton facility. You will be a part of a 5 person team responsible for intaking food scraps daily and producing compost year round.
Training & Licensing:
Experience is preferred but not required. For the right candidate we'll train you and even pay for your MA hoisting license if you don't have one.
Room to grow:
You could start as an operator and potentially move into a site foreman or regional manager role as we continue to expand. Who we're looking for: We are looking for a hard worker and natural leader. Ideally you have some experience in; equipment operating and maintenance, grading, concrete?, and/or composting.
Pay & Schedule:
It's a full-time, 40-hour-a-week gig paying $23-25 per hour. We offer overtime, weekend work, and are flexible with planned time off.
Benefits:
We've got you covered with a 401(k) with matching, dental and health insurance, and paid time off after a 90-day grace period.
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off
Schedule:
8 hour shift either in morning or afternoon 5 days per week Weekend availability
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required) Hoisting license (Preferred)
Work Location:
On-site -
Groton, MA Pay:
$23.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off
Work Location:
In person