Heavy Equipment Operator-Loader/Excavator

Heavy Equipment Operator Loader and Excavator

Looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator Loader and Excavator with experience for our facility in Danbury, 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

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.