Heavy Equipment Operator

Interstate Waste Services • Kearny, NJ

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Interstate Waste Services is a progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services, primarily servicing Northern New Jersey, Southern New York State, and New York City, with a landfill in Ohio. They cater to a diverse range of residential, industrial, and commercial customers, focusing on providing high-quality waste, recycling, and environmental services with an emphasis on safety. The company culture balances corporate standards with a small business family style. The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for loading, pushing, and transferring solid waste material in the transfer station, maintaining it efficiently and professionally. The ideal candidate will have a team-work mentality and self-motivating traits.

Requirements

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States.
• High school/GED education completed
• 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
• 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