Heavy Equipment Operator

About the role

Interstate Waste Services is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team in the greater New York, New Jersey and Connecticut markets. We are the most progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services, committed to delivering high-quality services while prioritizing the safety of our employees, customers and communities. Founded in 1998, we combine the resources of a large company with the values and care of a family-run business.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy duty equipment such as excavators and bucket loaders (yellow iron equipment), with various other small machinery
• Routinely set up and inspect equipment prior to operation
• Have knowledge of machine capabilities and limitations
• Observe hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines to perform work duties in compliance of safety specifications
• Receive written and oral instruction regarding material movement
• Move materials over short distances, around facility
• Maintain an efficient flow by loading transfer trailers to target load weight and reduce traffic congestion
• Create and maintain inclines or ramps
• Repair machinery and replace parts as needed
• Responsible for the loading, pushing, and transferring of solid waste material in our transfer station

Work environment

Daily exposure to physical environment including odors, loud noises, weather elements, etc.

Requirements

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States
• High school/GED education completed; higher education is a plus
• Minimum 2 years' experience as Equipment Operator required
• Experience from the sanitation industry is strongly preferred
• Fluency in English required, Spanish bilingual is a plus

Pay

Minimum USD $26.10/Hr. Maximum USD $26.10/Hr.