Traveling Heavy Equipment Operator, PSG
About The Position
Clean Harbors’ Project Services Group is hiring Traveling Heavy Equipment Operators to operate a variety of heavy construction equipment at Clean Harbors facilities or customer locations. The role involves operating equipment and performing manual labor as needed to keep projects moving forward. Work is year-round, with a typical rotation of six weeks on a project followed by one paid week at home. The position requires approximately 95–100% travel throughout the contiguous United States; travel expenses are covered, and flying is generally required unless the project is local. Individual accommodations are provided while traveling, typically a single-occupancy room with a kitchenette. Per diem is available while traveling, and prevailing wages and overtime may be available depending on the job site. All shifts may be required while traveling, including day, second, and graveyard shifts, as well as weekends when project needs require them.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience operating heavy equipment.
- Previous experience operating bulldozers and excavators.
- Ability and willingness to travel 95–100%, typically for six weeks followed by one paid week at home.
- Valid current driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to perform manual labor as required.
- Ability to navigate varying site conditions, including steep slopes and rugged terrain, and walk several miles per day.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted and wear personal protective equipment that may restrict movement.
- Ability to walk and stand for extended periods; sit in vibrating or jostling equipment; climb and work at heights; and pull, push, carry, grasp, reach, crawl, stoop, crouch, and maintain balance.
- Ability to speak, listen, understand, and write in English; distinguish colors; perceive depth; and meet visual clarity and 20/20 eyesight requirements, 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 heavy construction equipment, including excavators, front-end loaders, articulating dump trucks, bulldozers, motor graders, soil compactors, articulating water trucks, compact loaders, and compact excavators.
- Perform manual labor as needed to keep projects moving forward.
- Follow health and safety practices, policies, and processes, and work safely at all times.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment and a clean personal appearance.
- Perform other duties as required.
Benefits
- 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.
- Per diem while traveling.
- Individual travel accommodations in a single-occupancy room with a kitchenette.
- Travel expenses covered.
- Prevailing wages and overtime may be available depending on the job site.
- One paid week at home after each typical six-week project rotation.
- Opportunities for advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
