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Interstate Waste Services

Light Equipment Operator

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What they do

A Waste or Recycling Worker collects, recycles, processes or treats waste in a city or community. Works in a recycling plant, wastewater treatment facility, or landfill. Collects refuse from commercial and/or residential locations. Does not drive the vehicle used to collect/transport refuse.

$40,045 / year median in New Jersey

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

Overview Interstate Waste Services is the most progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services in the country! We primarily service Northern New Jersey, Southern New York State, New York City, with a landfill located in Ohio, where we also own and operate a state-of-the-art rail-served landfill. We cater to a diverse range of residential, industrial, and commercial customers. Our mission has always been to provide our customers with the highest quality waste, recycling, and environmental services, while keeping focus on employee, customer, and environmental safety. What makes our company culture unique is we have mastered the ability to balance the standards of a large corporate company while maintaining our small business family style culture.
Essential Job Functions:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned. Operate equipment such as Fork lift (Telehandler), Skid Steer with various other small machinery 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 railyard Maintain an efficient flow to reduce traffic congestion Follow OSHA safety standards and wear required
PPE Requirements and Qualifications:
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 Equipment Operator required. Experience from the sanitation industry is strongly preferred. 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. Additional Information This job description is intended to be an accurate representation of the general functions of the job, rather than exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or experience. Other duties may be assigned, requested, or required. Aspects of the job may be altered without notice. Interstate Waste Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Salary Range Minimum USD $20.00/Hr. Salary Range Maximum USD $21.00/Hr.