Heavy Equipment Operator-Loader/Excavator

Interstate Waste Services, Inc.; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Interstate Waste Services, Inc. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for our Danbury, CT facility. The role focuses on operating a Top Pick/Container Lifter and Loader/Excavator to move containers and materials while maintaining safety and efficiency.

Typical hours are Monday through Friday with some Saturdays, from 6am to 3:30pm. Experience in sanitation is preferred and candidates must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and eligible to work in the United States.
• Able to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds.
• Minimum 2 years' experience operating Top Pick/Container Lifter/Reacher-Stacker.
• Sanitation industry experience is strongly preferred.
• Outdoor work in variable weather, temperatures, chemicals, dust, fumes, and loud noises.

Responsibilities

• Operate Top Pick (Container Lifter) and Loader/Excavator and related machinery.
• Move/stack containers at the transfer station and load to rail cars.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Communicate with drivers, employees and management via radios/CBs.
• Set up and inspect equipment before operation.
• Know machine capabilities and safety limits.
• Follow signals and markings to ensure safe operation.
• Move materials and maintain efficient flow of operations.
• Adhere to OSHA safety standards and PPE requirements.

Skills

Top Pick operation

Loader/Excavator operation

Safety awareness

Radio/hand signal communication

Tools

Top Pick / Container Lifter

Loader/Excavator

Job description

Overview

Looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator Loader and Escavator with experience

for our facility inDanbury, 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.

• 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

Requirements and Qualifications:

• 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.
• Experience from the sanitation industry is strongly preferred.
• 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.

Additional Information

We believe in providing the training and development you need to grow your career with IWS. Many of our Supervisors, Managers, and other leadership staff, started their careers as Helpers, Drivers, or Dispatchers. IWS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Salary Range Minimum

USD $24.00/Hr.

Salary Range Maximum

USD $27.00/Hr.