Equipment Operator

Location: 331 Route 17 South Hillburn, NY 10931
Schedule:

• Monday-Friday: 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM or until jobs are completed
• Saturday: 6:00 AM to 11:30 AM or until jobs are completed
• Overtime as needed

Pay: $27/Hr

Position Summary

We are seeking a dependable and safety-conscious Equipment Operator to join our sanitation and transfer station team. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating various pieces of heavy equipment to support daily waste handling, transfer station operations, site maintenance, and material movement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including:

• Skid Steers
• CAT 950 Loaders or equivalent wheel loaders
• Yard trucks/yard jockeys
• Excavators (preferred)
• Grapple and bucket attachments

• Push, sort, load, and transfer municipal solid waste (MSW), construction and demolition debris, and recyclable materials.
• Load transfer trailers safely and efficiently.
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections.
• Complete Daily Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs).
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow all company safety policies and OSHA requirements.
• Communicate effectively with scale operators, spotters, truck drivers, and supervisors.
• Report equipment defects, safety concerns, and operational issues promptly.
• Assist with site housekeeping, snow removal, and other facility duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Strong knowledge of yellow iron equipment operations.
• Experience operating skid steers, wheel loaders (CAT 950 preferred), and yard trucks.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced outdoor environment in all weather conditions.
• Understanding of safety procedures around truck traffic and heavy equipment.
• Reliable transportation and excellent attendance record.
• Ability to work overtime and Saturdays as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a sanitation, waste management, recycling, quarry, or transfer station environment.
• CDL Class A or B license (preferred but not required).
• Mechanical knowledge and ability to identify equipment issues.
• Experience loading transfer trailers and managing waste stockpiles.

What We're Looking For

• Strong work ethic
• Positive attitude
• Team player
• Safety-focused mindset
• Ability to work in fast paced environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Dependable and punctual

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.