Heavy Equipment Operator

JOB SUMMARY:
This position will require a hardworking, hands-on, safety conscious work ethic. Operators are responsible for operating equipment on job sites, supervising and organizing ground crew who are working around equipment and performing inspections and daily maintenance of equipment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive and operate equipment on site and move equipment to other job sites
• Transport equipment to landfill
• May be required to assist technicians with work on job site
• Work in environments with Hazardous Materials and excessive noise levels
• Work extended hours, evening, and weekend work, as well as work out of town for extended periods of time, when mandatory. Because of the emergency response and operational nature of the position, a continuing condition of employment is that this position acknowledges and agrees to be on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and on occasion will require work during weekends and holidays
• Additional duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to pass DOT Medical
• CDL license required, Class A preferred
• Consistently demonstrate safe working practices required
• Ability to read and write in English required
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and maintain a clean driving record
• Must have a working cell phone and answer phone or respond to work within 15 minutes
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, holidays and out of town
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and perform strenuous physical labor in various work environments
• Frequently requires sitting, standing, walking, puling and/or pushing, stooping, crouching, and climbing
• Pass medical exam including respirator clearance