CDL Driver / Equipment Operator

CDL Driver/Heavy Equipment OperatorA-C-T has immediate openings for CDL Driver/Heavy Equipment Operator's for our Ft. Lauderdale, Florida office.Duties and Responsibilities:Drum processing, industrial cleaning work, and emergency response memberContinuously works in an efficient and safe manner wearing appropriate Personal protective EquipmentKeeps work areas and break areas in the cleanAbility to load and unload equipment for the job, setup and breakdown equipmentWill work in industrial settings including power plants, chemical plants, mining facilities, wastewater plants, manufacturing plants, and industrial facilitiesUses various manual tools and equipment to affect industrial cleaning operations (i.e., shovels, scrapers, rakes, squeegees, etc.)Working in potentially elevated noise levels, various temperature environments (including extreme heat), working at different elevations, including work from mechanical lifts, shift work, flexible schedules, etc.Operates and maintains equipment for optimum safe performance and efficiencyEnsures proper use of equipment and immediately notifies supervisor of any mechanical failure or problem with any equipmentMaintains housekeeping standards in own work areaAdheres to all ACT corporate policies and standards including human resources, facility guidelines, equipment operation and maintenanceProperly prepares equipment and worksite dailyEnsures that assigned tasks are performed with the highest level of qualityEffectively communicate with supervisors on areas such as safety, quality and integrityStrong mechanical reasoning ability preferred, and the ability to work in a team-based environmentAble to perform tank cleaning, general construction, equipment decontamination, vehicle / equipment maintenanceUse of all levels of PPE, completion of daily time sheets, equipment preparationTeam member for all types of industrial cleaning, remediation, and emergency response workKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:High school graduate or GED Equivalent2 years' experience in environmental, construction, contracting type work, preferredOSHA 40 hours training, preferredProficient operation of heavy equipment including, hydraulic excavators, front end loaders, skid steers, mini-excavators, boom trucks, and all forklifts, preferredProficient operation of CDL class vehicles including, but not limited to; semi-truck/trailer, box truck, dump truck, roll-off trucks, vacuum trucks, industrial loaders, and jet/combination vacuum trucks, preferredGeneral maintenance of equipment and vehiclesMust be able to pass drug tests (pre-employment and random)Must have the ability to read and writeValid driver's license and reliable mode of transportation requiredMust be safety conscious and have good work ethicsMust have telephone access and able to be reached at all timesMust complete all pre and post training including safety, new hire, and all applicable facility required trainingAbility to understand basic operating instructions, safe work practices, and commercial/industrial processesFollow OSHA, MSHA guidelines and all ACT safety standardsMust be ability to follow directions as provided by supervisor and report any and all issues to the supervisor immediatelyPhysical Requirements:Ability to move up to 50 Lbs., with or without accommodationAbility to maintain a consistent workload that involves physical manual laborMust have strength and endurance to withstand constant force of the blast gunAbility to maintain alertness and fitness for dutyAbility to position oneself for work conducted in and around confined spacesAbility to wear respirators in environments that may expose you to chemicals, fumes, etc.Ability to perform workloads that may include travel, and daily time-frames that could exceed the typical 8-hour shiftAble to physically control industrial hydro blasting and vacuum equipmentAble to carry industrial hoses (up to 50 lbs.) up and down multiple flights of stairsMust be able and not afraid to enter confined spaces through a manhole or work at elevated heightsWork Environment:Year-round outside workExtreme temperatures in heat and coldWork in confined spaces around hazardous chemicalsWork at elevated heightsNoisy conditionsHeavy Industrial EquipmentPhysical Demands:Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focusLifting and carrying of items weighing up to 50 lbs.Ability to climb ladders in heights of up to 200 feet.Exposure to extreme climate, including but not limited to cold temperatures and high temperatures up to 140 degrees.May be exposed to varying levels of physical activities and physical extremes such as long periods of standing, walking, crouching, and use of hands.Additional Qualifications:Proof of eligibility to work in the United StatesSigning the Nondisclosure and Noncompete AgreementNegative drug screen as directed under A-C-T's Drug Free Workplace PolicyEligibility to drive under A-C-T's auto insurance policyLanguage Skills:Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manualsAbility to write routine reports and correspondenceAbility to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization