Equipment Operator

Under supervision of Site Manager and Superintendent, perform a variety of tasks in support of building demolition and waste processing using heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and operate heavy equipment including excavators, bull dozers, loaders, skid steers, forklifts.
• Work in a team environment in a safe and productive manner.
• Install erosion control measures.
• Clear vegetation.
• Perform site restoration.
• Handle hazardous, non-hazardous, and radiological waste materials.
• Other project support duties as assigned.
• Work may be required in hazardous or radiological environments, including confined spaces and at heights.
• Responsible for observing and compplying with all safety and project rules, including wearing required personal safety equipment.

Requirements

• Must live within daily commute of Los Alamos, NM. Candidates living outside of a daily commute may be considered depending on experience.
• Able to work outside in all types of weather and in all types of personal protective equipment, including full-face respirators.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with heavy equipment operation and building demolition required.
• Previous LANL or Department of Energy experience preferred.
• Requires physical strength, stamina, flexibility, and dexterity.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Preferred applicant will have current OSHA HAZWOPER 40 hour training; not required, will train.
• Dependable transportation and cell phone service.

Physical Requirements

• Strength: Standing 50%, Walking 20%, Sitting 30%
• Lifting 35 lb, Carrying 35 lb
• Climbing: Occasionally
• Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling: Occasionally
• Reaching, Handling, Fingering: Constantly

Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 10 hours/day
• 15-minute morning/afternoon breaks
• 30-minute meal break
• Weekends and Holidays may be required

About APTIM

APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provides these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.

Pay

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $45 - $60 per hour. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance through the marketplace with choices from five metallic levels and several carriers.
• Company paid and optional life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law).
• 401(k) plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP).