Heavy Equipment Operator

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OtherHeavy Equipment Operator

Under general supervision, the Equipment Operator must be proficient in heavy equipment operation relating to earthmoving activities, including but not limited to, support of remediation activities, underground storage tank removal, soil excavation, backfilling, waste bulking, and/or demolition services, in accordance with established company policies. Equipment Operators will work on-site at project locations which typically include abandoned warehouses, buildings, highways, railyards or other outdoor areas. The work environment is usually dirty, dusty, and noisy, containing hazardous or potentially hazardous substances and/or materials and is subject to inclement or extreme weather conditions. Work includes handling hazardous materials and use of personal protective equipment. The applicant must be available for emergency response work after-hours and on weekends. Travel is required.

Responsibilities

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→Operate various types of heavy equipment including excavators/dozers/backhoes/loaders/skid loaders/rough terrain forklifts
→Follow applicable safety rules, regulations, guidelines, policies, and site specific safety plans when performing cleanup activities and donning protective gear.
→Operate routinely used tools and equipment
→Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment
→Load and unload equipment from vehicles, and trailers
→Hazardous Waste Operations
→Complete required paperwork, forms and records as required
→Other projects and duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Must have a Class "A/B" CDL
Construction industry experience, hazardous waste experience and certification (i.e. OSHA 40hr HAZWOPER), Class "A/B" CDL, heavy equipment operation and maintenance experience required.
Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3 years of environmental project experience
Excellent driving history
Required Education: High School or Equivalent
Must be able to interpret and follow written and oral instructions and assignments.

Able to wear full and half face respirator
Work in an environment that is usually dirty, dusty, and noisy
Work in an environment containing hazardous or potentially hazardous substances and/or materials
Work is subject to inclement or extreme weather conditions.
Work includes handling hazardous materials
Use of personal protective equipment
Able to wear full and half face respirator
Must pass a physical exam.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.