Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator

The Equipment Operator is responsible for operating a variety of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Heavy equipment may include haul & water trucks, front-end loaders, telehandler forklifts, skid steers, and excavators; screening, crushing, and material conveying systems; street sweepers; and other heavy equipment. The Heavy Equipment Operator must also clean, inspect, and secure all equipment and perform minor preventative and other maintenance on his/her equipment.

Responsibilities include:

• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner according to all relevant local, state, and federal regulations and all company policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance and serve as a spotter for trucks arriving and departing from the process operations.
• Perform and document daily safety and maintenance checks.
• Perform minor preventative and other maintenance.
• Maintain clean process operations, ensuring that both work area and equipment remain free from clutter, spills and residues. Responsible for ensuring that work area is clean and organized at the end of the shift.
• Cross-train and fill in for operations staff as needed.
• Participate in pre-shift and post-shift safety and operational meetings.
• Promptly report any incidents, injuries or safety concerns to management.
• Adhere to and abide by Clean Earth safety and security policies and procedures (e.g. Cardinal Rules, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), etc.)
• Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by management.
• Responsibilities may vary based on site level and/or location.

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or GED
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in soils screening, soil moving, and soil processing operations; Experience in using a wheel loader, dozer, excavator, skid steer loaders
• Skills: Mechanical ability; Good work ethic, self-motivated; Ability to deal politely and professionally with coworkers and company visitors; Ability to follow directions or instruction; Ability to use a computer to access training portals

$22 / hourly rate

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, commencing no later than January 1, 2027, benefits package will include participation in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

Sick leave – 24 hours; Observed Holidays – 2 floating days and 8 paid holiday; Vacation – 112 hours

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.