Top Pick Operator

Interstate Waste Services•Amsterdam, OH

4d•$23•Onsite

About The Position

Interstate Waste Services (IWS) is a leading provider of solid waste and recycling services in the New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut markets, with a rail-served landfill in Ohio. IWS is dedicated to delivering high-quality waste, recycling, and environmental services while prioritizing the safety of its employees, customers, and communities. The company serves a diverse clientele including industrial, medical, and commercial/residential customers. Founded in 1998, IWS has expanded through acquisitions, integrating family-owned businesses into its team and maintaining a balance between large-company resources and family-run business values.

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) 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