Casella Construction is seeking an Aggregate Yard Lead to join our Aggregate Team in our Mendon Aggregate Staging Yard. The Aggregate Yard Lead will be responsible for coordinating the activities of the yard, managing inventory, and ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of materials. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on managing a crushed stone staging yard, overseeing production, operating heavy equipment, and ensuring the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and customer service.

The ideal candidate will have a background in aggregate materials, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day operations of a crushed stone staging yard, ensuring efficient material handling, storage, and load-out.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal teams and external customers,
• Supervise and schedule yard and production staff, providing training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Operate and train others on heavy equipment including loaders, excavators, dozers, and haul trucks.
• Perform daily pre-shift inspections, basic maintenance, and equipment upkeep.
• Monitor and adjust Wash plant operations to meet production goals.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and manage stock levels.
• Ensure all onsite safety policies, procedures, and MSHA regulations are followed.
• Conduct daily inspections and maintain records for equipment and work areas.
• Assist with mechanical repairs and demonstrate welding skills as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and customer-friendly yard environment.
• Training requirements, both in person and online, as needed or required.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in aggregate, construction, or mining operations
• 3+ years of experience operating a Front-End Loader
• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Experience operating heavy equipment in a production environment
• Ability to train and mentor team members on equipment and safety practices
• Mechanical aptitude and basic welding skills (preferred)
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Valid driver's license (CDL is a Plus)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the construction or mining industry.
• Experience in Wielding and fabricating. (Is a plus)
• Operate a loader with load-rite scales in it.
• Basic knowledge of state specifications for Aggregates.
• Commercial Driver’s License (Class A or B)

Operating Experience Requirements:

• Front-end loaders with scales
• Excavators
• Conveyors
• Dump trucks
• Haul Trucks
• Screening plants
• Crushers
• Weighbridges
• Skid steers
• Wash Plant

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 80 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.

Casella Construction offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, supplemental insurances, and 401(k) retirement options including a company match. 

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.