Heavy Equipment Operator - 1st Shift (Benefits, 23-27/hr)

Interstate Waste Services, Inc.; Danbury, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Interstate Waste Services, Inc. is hiring an EXPERIENCED 1ST SHIFT Heavy Equipment Operator for the Danbury, CT location. This full-time role runs Monday through Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM with an hourly wage of $23.00 to $27.00 and a full benefits package.

The ideal candidate will operate excavators and bucket loaders, ensure safety, and maintain transfer station efficiency. At least 2 years of equipment operation experience and English fluency are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; higher education is a plus.
• Minimum 2 years of equipment operator experience.
• Fluency in English; Spanish bilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy duty equipment such as excavators and bucket loaders (yellow iron equipment).
• 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 safely.
• Receive written and oral instruction regarding material movement.
• Move materials over short distances, around the facility.
• Maintain an efficient flow by loading transfer trailers to target load weight.

Skills

Fluent English

Teamwork mindset

Self-motivated

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excavators

Bucket loaders

Job description

Interstate Waste Services, Inc. is hiring an EXPERIENCED 1ST SHIFT Heavy Equipment Operator for the Danbury, CT location. This full-time role runs Monday through Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM with an hourly wage of $23.00 to $27.00 and a full benefits package.

The ideal candidate will operate excavators and bucket loaders, ensure safety, and maintain transfer station efficiency. At least 2 years of equipment operation experience and English fluency are required.