Equipment Operator

About the Job

Clean Harbors in Wooster, OH is seeking an Equipment Operator to operate front loader, skid steer and heavy-duty forklift within the field.

Job Details:

• Valid Driver's License Required.
• Average an 8-10+ hour day. Overtime after 40 hrs.
• Required on call.

Please note: this position requires new hires to attend our two-week Academy training out of state. Expenses are covered by the company, and it is paid training.

Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology - come be part of the solution with us.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth.
• Pay range $22-24 per hour.
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company match.
• Own part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career.
• Company paid training and tuition reimbursement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes and always acting in a safe manner.
• Operates backhoe, heavy-duty crane, heavy-duty forklift, and/or track hoe.
• Operates a forklift as necessary.
• Completes daily checklist as required for proper operation of the unit being operated.
• Assures unit is never operated in an unsafe manner or in a manner which is inconsistent with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Completes and submits all associated paperwork as required for waste tracking movements.
• Assures that all containers are properly secured, i.e., chock blocks, jack stands.
• Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules.
• Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state (provincial) and federal requirements.
• Safely observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures.
• Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• By position, ability to be on call for emergency response on rotating basis every other week.
• By position, site-remediation, equipment decontamination, and the handling of hazardous materials.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Previous experience in operating: backhoe, heavy duty crane, heavy duty forklift and/or track hoe.
• Perform physical functions per job requirements.
• Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position.
• Per OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard, 29 CFR 1910.134, employees in positions requiring respirators are required to meet facial hair standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in Hazmat.