Heavy Equipment Operator (Union)

About the position

Responsible for receiving, sampling, labeling, processing and placement of hazardous and non-hazardous materials to include bulking, consolidation, pumping, and processing in accordance with regulatory requirements to ensure that the end product meets the appropriate specifications for disposal.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment such as front-end loader, excavator, etc.
• Mix and process hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
• Sample and receive drums according to profiles to determine accuracy of identification labeling and route to lab for analytical testing.
• Utilize batch sheets to manage the movement of material for processing.
• After processing, move empty containers to recycling trailer or drum roll-off for disposal.
• Perform required maintenance, inspections, and small repairs on equipment.
• Moving material using tractor-trailers.
• Act as Emergency Coordinators as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required.
• Heavy equipment operation experience preferred.
• Strong team player.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of chemical hazards and materials.

Nice-to-haves

• HAZWOPER Certification.
• Forklift Certification required.

Benefits

• Paid time off policies.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Employer sponsored 401(k) plan.