Heavy Equipment Operator - 1st Shift, Mon-Fri, Full Benefits

Interstate-Waste-Services; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Interstate Waste Services in Danbury, CT is seeking an EXPERIENCED 1ST SHIFT Heavy Equipment Operator to join our full-time team. The role involves loading, pushing and transferring solid waste at our transfer station, with a 6AM–5PM schedule and benefits. Candidates must be 18+, HS diploma, at least 2 years as an Equipment Operator, and English fluent; Spanish bilingual a plus.

Prior sanitation industry experience preferred. Compensation ranges $23–$27 per hour with full benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old 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.

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

Skills

English fluency

Spanish bilingual

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Higher education a plus

Job description

Interstate Waste Services in Danbury, CT is seeking an EXPERIENCED 1ST SHIFT Heavy Equipment Operator to join our full-time team. The role involves loading, pushing and transferring solid waste at our transfer station, with a 6AM–5PM schedule and benefits. Candidates must be 18+, HS diploma, at least 2 years as an Equipment Operator, and English fluent; Spanish bilingual a plus.

Prior sanitation industry experience preferred. Compensation ranges $23–$27 per hour with full benefits.