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WIN Waste Innovations

Equipment Operator

WIN Waste Innovations, Norwalk, Connecticut, us, 06860

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WIN Waste Innovations is looking for an Equipment Operator who can perform duties relevant to all phases of Tipping Floor, Monofill and Ash Management Building operations (where applicable). They will monitor and direct refuse trucks to proper bays on Tipping Floor, assist the Crane Operator in pit management, ensure the tipping floor is clear of obstacles, maintain smooth traffic flow, load metal trucks (where applicable), and safely operate heavy equipment daily. Must be able to correct safety and environmental hazards and report them to supervision immediately. Safety is a must!

Education & Experience

Six months experience operating mobile equipment

Mechanical abilities sufficient to perform equipment maintenance, minor repairs and general preventative maintenance

Maintain a positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes harmony with customers, clients, vendors, co‑workers and management

Physical Demands

Handle tools, equipment, and fine motor skills

Climb and walk on heights often greater than 4 feet

Move about all areas of the plant, including catwalks, deck grating, and uneven surfaces

Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception, corrected or otherwise

Operate a 1.5 inch fire hose operating at 125 PSI line pressure to the extent required to extinguish fire

Operate fire extinguishing equipment ranging from hand‑held extinguishers to 200‑lb portable units

Access confined spaces and pressure vessels through standard 12" by 16" manways

PPE Required

Negative pressure respirator

Positive pressure respirator

Self‑contained breathing apparatus (steel or composite bottle)

Rubber suit and gloves

Chemical resistant suit

Heat resistant outerwear

Flame resistant outerwear

What You’ll Enjoy

Industry leading benefits

Multiple and flexible medical plans

Outstanding PTO program

Floating holidays

Strong 401(k) program and company match

Tuition reimbursement plan

College loan reimbursement

College scholarship program for dependents

Parental leave program

Inclusive culture

Employee engagement events

Employee resource groups

WIN Waste Innovations is a waste management company committed to delivering essential waste management solutions to customers and communities supported by our team of 2,300 employees. We believe in preserving our environment for future generations while providing for today's needs. WIN Waste Innovations is a vertically integrated business with a platform of 50 strategically located collection, transfer, and disposal assets. These include waste‑to‑energy facilities, transfer stations, ash monofills, landfills, and fleets of rail cars and collection vehicles. We process more than 11 million tons of waste annually, converting 6.7 million tons into clean, renewable energy that powers 340,000 homes. We recycle more than 234,000 tons of plastic, paper, and metals from the waste stream.

Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Management and Manufacturing

Location: Norwalk, CT

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.

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