Equipment Operator

Interstate Waste Services•Town of Ramapo, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Interstate Waste Services is seeking a dependable, safety-conscious Equipment Operator for its sanitation and transfer station team. The operator uses heavy equipment to support daily waste handling, transfer station operations, site maintenance, and material movement. The position is located at 331 Route 17 South, Hillburn, NY 10931, and pays $27 per hour. The schedule is Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM or until jobs are completed, and Saturdays from 6:00 AM to 11:30 AM or until jobs are completed. Overtime is needed as required. The role works in an outdoor environment in all weather conditions.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience operating heavy equipment.
Strong knowledge of yellow iron equipment operations.
Experience operating skid steers, wheel loaders, preferably CAT 950, 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 an excellent attendance record.
Ability to work overtime and Saturdays as required.
Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and ability to work as part of a team.
Safety-focused mindset, excellent communication skills, dependability, and punctuality.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in sanitation, waste management, recycling, quarry, or transfer station work.
CDL Class A or B license; preferred but not required.
Mechanical knowledge and ability to identify equipment issues.
Experience loading transfer trailers and managing waste stockpiles.
Excavator operating experience.

Responsibilities

Operate skid steers, CAT 950 loaders or equivalent wheel loaders, yard trucks or yard jockeys, and equipment with grapple and bucket attachments; excavator operation is preferred.
Push, sort, load, and transfer municipal solid waste, construction and demolition debris, and recyclable materials.
Load transfer trailers safely and efficiently.
Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections.
Complete Daily Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs).
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Follow company safety policies and OSHA requirements.
Communicate with scale operators, spotters, truck drivers, and supervisors.
Promptly report equipment defects, safety concerns, and operational issues.
Assist with site housekeeping, snow removal, and other facility duties as assigned.