Equipment Operator

Interstate Waste Services•Hillburn, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Interstate Waste Services is seeking a dependable, safety-conscious Equipment Operator for its sanitation and transfer station team in Hillburn, New York. The operator supports daily waste handling, transfer station operations, site maintenance, and material movement by operating heavy equipment. The work takes place outdoors in all weather conditions and involves municipal solid waste, construction and demolition debris, and recyclable materials. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM or until jobs are completed, and Saturday, 6:00 AM to 11:30 AM or until jobs are completed. Overtime is available or required as needed. The stated pay is $27 per hour.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience operating heavy equipment.
Strong knowledge of yellow iron equipment operations.
Experience operating skid steers, wheel loaders, and yard trucks; CAT 950 loader experience is preferred.
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 and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication skills; dependable and punctual.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in sanitation, waste management, recycling, quarry, or transfer station operations.
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 other heavy equipment; excavator operation is preferred.
Use grapple and bucket attachments to 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.