Equipment Operator

APTIM•Los Alamos, NM

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision of Site Manager and Superintendent, employee will perform a variety of tasks in support of building demolition and waste processing using heavy 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.
Requires physical strength, stamina, flexibility, and dexterity
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Ability to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen
Dependable transportation and cell phone service

Nice To Haves

Previous LANL or Department of Energy experience preferred.
Preferred applicant will have current OSHA HAZWOPER 40 hour training, not required, will train.
A resume is preferred but not required when applying.

Responsibilities

Inspect and operate heavy equipment including excavators, bull dozers, loaders, skid steers, forklifts.
Ability to work in team environment in 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 complying with all safety and project rules, including wearing required personal safety equipment