Heavy Equipment Operator

Interstate Waste Services, Inc.; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Interstate Waste Services, Inc. in Newark, NJ is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our transfer station team. You will load, push, and transfer solid waste materials using excavators and bucket loaders, ensuring safe and efficient operations.

Candidates should have at least 2 years of equipment operation experience; high school diploma; English fluency. Spanish bilingual is a plus. We offer a stable workplace with exposure to a dynamic environment and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old and eligible to work in the United States.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as Equipment Operator.
• Experience in sanitation industry preferred.
• Fluency in English required; Spanish bilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as excavators and bucket loaders.
• Routinely set up and inspect equipment prior to operation.
• Observe safety specifications and hand signals during operation.
• Move materials and load transfer trailers to target weights.
• Repair machinery and replace parts as needed.

Skills

Fluency in English

Spanish bilingual

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excavators

Bucket loaders

Job description

Interstate Waste Services is the most progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services in the country! We primarily service Northern New Jersey, Southern New York State, New York City, with a landfill located in Ohio, where we also own and operate a state-of-the-art rail-served landfill. We cater to a diverse range of residential, industrial, and commercial customers. Our mission has always been to provide our customers with the highest quality waste, recycling, and environmental services, while keeping focus on employee, customer, and environmental safety.

Essential Job Summary

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for the loading, pushing, and transferring of solid waste material in our transfer station. The ideal candidate will have the ability to completely maintain this transfer station in an efficient and professional manner. They will possess both a team work mentality as well as self-motivating traits.

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.

• 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

Work Environment

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

Requirements And Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Information

This job description is intended to be an accurate representation of the general functions of the job, rather than exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or experience. Other duties may be assigned, requested, or required. Aspects of the job may be altered without notice.

Interstate Waste Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Salary Range Minimum

USD $23.00/Hr.

Salary Range Maximum

USD $25.00/Hr.