Equipment Operator I - Articulated Truck Driver

Remedial Construction Services, L.P•Newark, NJ

67d

About The Position

Remedial Construction Services, L.P. is an environmental remediation, geotechnical construction, and civil construction contractor founded in 1989. We are a national leader in environmental remediation services, including soil remediation, soil stabilization and solidification, landfill cap and cell construction, permeable reactive barriers, deep soil mixing, biopolymer trenches, slurry walls and demolition of hazardous waste sites. The Heavy Equipment Operator I - Articulated Truck Driver will safely operate heavy construction equipment to include articulated trucks for earthwork construction projects. May include operating multiple types of heavy equipment such as fuel and water trucks, front-end loaders, track loaders, rubber tire loaders, backhoes, excavators, hoe rams, bulldozers, scrapers, compactors, or skid steers onsite to excavate, move, grade and stabilize materials in a safe and efficient manner. RECON holds safety as a core value, and the Operator I must always be focused on safe work practices.

Requirements

Knowledgeable in OSHA regulations regarding excavation methods and practices
May require the ability to read survey stakes for alignment and grading
Perform the duties of equipment operator and/or laborer while using different levels of PPE and respiratory equipment, when necessary
Perform duties of equipment operator and/or laborer while working in all outdoor weather conditions
Must be able to travel over extended periods of time on short notice
Must be able to read, write and understand math and English
Required to pass skills test prior to operating equipment
Must reliably show up on time to work five to seven days a week

Responsibilities

Observe and comply with all company and specific site safety and project policies
Supply input to Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and frequent improvements or changes to Job Safety Analysis Plan (JSAP)
Operate heavy construction equipment to include articulated trucks in a safe and appropriate manner to mitigate risk of injury, property damage, and the loss of life in accordance to company policies
Perform daily pre-inspection of equipment to ensure it's safe and fit for duty, conduct on-going maintenance checks, and manage the daily custody of construction equipment
Conduct constant surveillance of surroundings before and during the operation of all equipment to ensure safe ground and slope conditions; maintain an adequate distance between other equipment, RECON team members and structures in the immediate work area
Communicate clearly using radio contact, visible verbal, and nonverbal hand signals to determine where materials should be safely placed, loaded or unloaded
Work closely with the Foreman and Superintendent to perform work tasks with the highest level of quality, take direction from more senior level equipment operators on the team to ensure production remains on schedule and all construction work is performed safely
May assist in lifting, positioning and securing of materials and work pieces during installation
May perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time
Responsible for care and custody of equipment being operated, including daily cleaning and maintenance
Report all equipment maintenance issues to Superintendent
Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned