Heavy Equipment Operator - Waste & Transfer Site

Interstate Waste Services, Inc.; Idaho; On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Interstate Waste Services is seeking an Equipment Operator in NY to support waste handling and transfer station operations. The role involves operating heavy equipment and assisting with daily material movement at the Hillburn site, with a Mon-Fri 6:00 AM–4:00 PM schedule and overtime as needed.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of heavy equipment experience, knowledge of skid steers, CAT 950 loaders, and yard trucks, and a strong safety mindset for outdoor duties in all weather

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Strong knowledge of yellow iron equipment operations.
• Experience operating skid steers, wheel loaders (CAT 950 preferred), and yard trucks.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced outdoor environment in all weather conditions.
• Understanding of safety procedures around truck traffic and heavy equipment.
• Reliable transportation and excellent attendance record.
• Ability to work overtime and Saturdays as required.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including skid steers, loaders, yard trucks; excavators preferred.
• Push, sort, load, and transfer MSW, construction debris, and recyclables.
• Load transfer trailers safely and efficiently.
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections; complete DVIRs.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area; follow safety policies.
• Communicate with scale operators, spotters, truck drivers, and supervisors.
• Report equipment defects or safety concerns promptly.
• Assist with housekeeping, snow removal, and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety procedures

Communication

Attendance

Overtime availability

Outdoor/wide-weather work

OSHA compliance

Tools

Skid steer operation

Wheel loader operation

Yard truck operation

Job description

Interstate Waste Services is seeking an Equipment Operator in NY to support waste handling and transfer station operations. The role involves operating heavy equipment and assisting with daily material movement at the Hillburn site, with a Mon-Fri 6:00 AM–4:00 PM schedule and overtime as needed.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of heavy equipment experience, knowledge of skid steers, CAT 950 loaders, and yard trucks, and a strong safety mindset for outdoor duties in all weather