Equipment Operator

APTIM • Los Alamos, NM

36d • $45 - $60 • 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. 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
• Dependable transportation and cell phone service

Nice To Haves

• 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

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and 10+ carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
• 401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here: APTIM 2025 401(k) Plan Features (makeityoursource.com) [https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/getattachment/eaa3a0a0-e46b-447b-b8b7-18f2fbf26eae/APTIM-401k-Plan-Features.pdf] APTIM - Helpful Documents [https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/helpful-documents]

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed