Heavy Equipment Operator-Loader/Excavator

Interstate Waste Services•Danbury, CT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Interstate Waste Services (IWS) is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator with experience operating a Loader and Excavator for their facility in Danbury, CT. IWS is a progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services in the greater New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut markets. They are committed to delivering high-quality services while prioritizing safety and catering to a diverse range of customers. IWS prides itself on combining the resources of a large company with the values of a family-run business.

Requirements

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience from the sanitation industry is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

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