Heavy Equipment Operator, PSG

CleanHarbors • Kapolei, HI

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Clean Harbors’ Project Services Group is hiring Traveling Heavy Equipment Operators to operate a range of heavy construction equipment at Clean Harbors facilities or customer locations. The role involves operating equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers, loaders, screeners, excavators, compactors, and other machinery, and performing manual labor as needed to keep projects moving. The position may involve travel around the Hawaiian Islands and, occasionally, elsewhere in the United States. Travel may last up to six weeks at a time; the schedule is six weeks traveling followed by one paid week at home. Company-provided accommodations and per diem are available as needed. The role offers year-round consistent work, with time off after each six-week travel period. Pay is $32–$36, depending on experience; prevailing wage and overtime may be available depending on the job site.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Previous experience operating bulldozers and excavators.
• Ability and willingness to travel 95–100% of the time, following a schedule of six weeks traveling and one paid week at home.
• Current valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to perform manual labor as required.
• Ability to navigate varied site conditions, including steep slopes and rugged terrain, and walk several miles per day.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted and wear required personal protective equipment, which may restrict movement.
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods; sit in equipment that may vibrate or jostle; climb and work at heights; pull, push, carry, grasp, reach, crawl, stoop, crouch, and maintain balance.
• Ability to speak, listen, understand, and write in English; color determination, depth perception, clarity of vision, and 20/20 eyesight, corrected or uncorrected.
• Facial hair must comply with the company’s respiratory protection facial hair policy.

Nice To Haves

• Previous construction experience, particularly earthworks.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators (60,000 pounds and up), front-end loaders (3 cubic yards and up), articulating dump trucks (25 cubic yards and up), bulldozers (150 horsepower and up), motor graders, soil compactors, articulating water trucks, compact loaders, compact excavators, and other construction equipment.
• Perform manual labor as needed to keep projects moving forward.
• Comply with safe work practices, policies, and processes, and act safely at all times.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment and a clean personal appearance.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Company-provided accommodations while traveling, typically a single-occupancy room with a kitchenette at a long-term hotel property.
• Per diem while traveling.
• Prevailing wage and overtime may be available depending on the job site.
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment.
• Group 401(k) with company matching.
• Generous paid time off.
• Company-paid training.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Positive and safe work environments.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• One paid week at home after each six-week travel period.

What This Job Offers

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