Heavy Equipment Operator

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating a variety of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Heavy equipment may include wheel loaders, excavators; screening, crushing, and material conveying systems; street sweepers; skid steers; and other similar equipment.

Primary Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner according to all relevant local, state, and federal regulations and all company policies and procedures.
• Perform and document daily safety and maintenance checks.
• Perform minor preventive and other maintenance.
• Clean equipment as scheduled or necessary.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Education: (BA or BS degree required or preferred) High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: (Required minimum of years of relevant experience.) 1+ years of experience using a wheel loader/front-end loader. Experience in using an excavator, skid steer loader, and other related heavy equipment preferred.

Additional Information

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.