Heavy Equipment Operator-Loader/Excavator

Interstate Waste Services•Danbury, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator Loader and Escavator with experience for our facility in Danbury, CT $24-$27 an hour Monday thru Friday and some Saturdays from 6am to 3:30pm Interstate Waste Services is the most progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services in the greater New York, New Jersey and Connecticut markets with a rail-served landfill in Ohio! IWS is committed to delivering high-quality waste, recycling and environmental services, while prioritizing the safety of our employees, customers and communities. We cater to a diverse range of industrial, medical and commercial/residential customers. Founded in 1998, IWS has grown over the years through acquisitions, many of which were family-owned businesses that remain a part of our team today. We’re proud to combine the resources of a large company with the values and care of a family-run business. Essential Job Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States.
Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds
Minimum 2 years’ experience as operating a Top Pick/Container Lifter/Reacher-Stacker.
Able to work in an outdoor environment on a constant basis while being exposed to variable weather conditions, temperatures, chemicals, dust, fumes, smells, and loud noises.

Nice To Haves

Experience from the sanitation industry is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate Top Pick (also known as Container Lifter or Reacher-Stacker) and a Loader/Excavator with various other small machinery
Maneuver large containers around transfer station and load to rail cars
Follow all required safety policies and procedures
Effective communication with drivers, employees, and management via hand held radios and CBs
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 around transfer station
Maintain an efficient flow to reduce traffic congestion
Follow OSHA safety standards and wear required PPE