Heavy Equipment Operator

Overview

Heavy Equipment Operator – Rock Truck

Location: Amsterdam, OH | $24.33/hour | Union Position

Looking for an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to join our Amsterdam, OH operation. This is a hands-on role operating rock trucks and heavy equipment while helping keep material moving safely and efficiently throughout the facility.

What You’ll Do

• Operate rock trucks and heavy equipment, including excavators, loaders, and other yellow iron
• Load, push, move, and transfer solid waste materials throughout the facility
• Inspect equipment before operation and identify maintenance or safety concerns
• Build and maintain ramps and inclines as needed
• Follow hand signals, grade markings, and all site safety procedures
• Perform minor equipment repairs and replace parts as needed
• Maintain safe and efficient material flow throughout the operation
• Perform other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 2 years of heavy equipment operator experience required
• Experience operating rock trucks, excavators, loaders, or similar heavy equipment
• High school diploma or GED
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Waste, landfill, or sanitation industry experience strongly preferred
• English fluency required; Spanish bilingual skills are a plus
• Ability to work outdoors around dust, odors, noise, and changing weather conditions

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 $24.33/Hr.

Salary Range Maximum

USD $24.33/Hr.