Heavy Equipment Operator - Site Remediation

Job Description

Job Description

For 30 years, Firstech Environmental, Inc., located in Farmingdale, NJ has been a leader in the environmental industry for site remediation, UST closure, general site work and we are interviewing for the following job position:

Heavy Equipment Operator for Site Remediation Projects:

• Minimum 3 years of experience with heavy equipment
• Skillfully operate various types of equipment
• Site remediation and supervisory experience working with an on-site crew
• Must have a valid and clean (no points) New Jersey driver's license
• CDL Class A preferred
• Complete previous projects or receive new project instructions from supervisor
• Proactively communicate with company personnel as required
• Follow instructions and use tools and equipment to complete daily tasks
• Have or willing to obtain 40-hr. OSHA HAZWOPER and subsequent annual 8-hr. refresher
• Follow all health and safety regulations at all times when onsite, operating equipment, driving vehicles, etc.
• Ensure regulated and proper headgear, ear plugs, gloves, safety glasses, respirator and clothing are worn
• Complete all assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner as required on a project basis
• Prepare new construction sites by digging, moving dirt, or compacting soil as needed
• Provide assistance to contractors (i.e. craft workers, masons, mechanical foreman, etc. ) as needed
• Train other Field Staff on experienced tasks and learn new tasks from coworkers
• Clean and clear debris, hazardous and non-hazardous materials
• Ensure construction equipment and tools are cleaned and stored properly
• Background checks are a requirement for employment
• Ability to physically stand, bend, squat, and lift up to 100 pounds
• Able to work independently or as an active member of a team

Experience:

• Relevant: 1 year (Preferred)
• Heavy Equipment Operator: 5 years (Preferred)
• heavy equipment mechanic: 3 years (Preferred)

Company Benefits:

This is a full time hourly position that includes OT at time over 8 hours/day. We offer a highly competitive salary, excellent benefit package including vision, dental and Horizon Blue Cross medical insurance, 401K-type plan matching up to 3% of base salary and holiday/vacation/personal paid time off.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $35.00 to $40.00/hour, commensurate with experience

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Heavy equipment operation: 5 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• NJ Class A CDL (Preferred)
• NJDEP UST Closure (Preferred but not required)

Ability to Commute:

• Township of Wall, NJ 07719 (Required)

Work Location: On the road