Heavy Equipment Operator

Interstate Waste Services • Kearny, NJ

13d • $23 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Interstate Waste Services is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to join their team. This role is responsible for loading, pushing, and transferring solid waste material in a transfer station, ensuring the station is maintained efficiently and professionally. The ideal candidate will be a team player with self-motivating traits and a commitment to safety and environmental services.

Requirements

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as Equipment Operator required.
• Fluency in English required

Nice To Haves

• Higher education is a plus.
• Experience from the sanitation industry is strongly preferred.
• Spanish bilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy duty equipment such as excavators and bucket loaders (yellow iron equipment), with various other small machinery
• 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 over short distances, around facility
• Maintain an efficient flow by loading transfer trailers to target load weight and reduce traffic congestion
• Create and maintain inclines or ramps
• Repair machinery and replace parts as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED