Interstate Waste Services is the most progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services in the greater New York, New Jersey and Connecticut markets with a rail-served landfill in Ohio!  IWS is committed to delivering high-quality waste, recycling and environmental services, while prioritizing the safety of our employees, customers and communities. We cater to a diverse range of industrial, medical and commercial/residential customers. 

Founded in 1998, IWS has grown over the years through acquisitions, many of which were family-owned businesses that remain a part of our team today. We’re proud to combine the resources of a large company with the values and care of a family-run business. 

· 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

· 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.

· 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.

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.