Heavy Equipment Operator 04264 NWP

North Wind Group•Moab, UT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As a nationally recognized and awarded small, disadvantaged business with over 30 years of successful experience, North Wind Portage, Inc. is committed to solving our clients' most challenging environmental issues and creating and sustaining a better environment. Dedicated to developing strong partnerships with our clients and stakeholders, mixing innovation with proven strategies, and developing and inspiring our staff, North Wind Portage delivers exceptional customer service, quality services, and safe and reliable project completion. Ranging from $5,000 to over $6.4 billion, our projects are focused primarily on design, investigation, remediation, and removal of radiological, hazardous, and toxic wastes from soils, structures, and groundwater for federal, state, tribal, and local governments and private industry clients. The Operator for the Moab Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action (UMTRA) Project safely operates heavy equipment and trucks excavating, placing, receiving, loading, and transporting low-level radioactive waste tailings at the and Moab site. Equipment may include front end loader, water wagon, compactor, backhoe, excavator, dozer, 40-ton articulated dump trucks, reach stacker, water trucks, service trucks, etc.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Three (3) or more years of experience operating and driving construction-related equipment as described above.
Ability to understand the operational characteristics of the assigned equipment.
Ability to understand basic maintenance requirements of the assigned equipment.
Ability to clearly communicate professionally, both orally and in written form, and to maintain records related to the job.
Physically able to perform job tasks, including lifting of 50 lbs alone.
Motivated and willing to work as part of a team and perform multiple job functions.
Possess the ability to execute tasks after receiving written or oral instructions.
Must have knowledge of and comply with all regulations and procedures governing safe driving, and inspection and maintenance of equipment.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime, weekends, and night shifts, pending demand.
Must pass pre-employment background check.
Must pass pre-employment drug testing.
Must have a valid driver license.
Ability to pass U.S. Government employment background check and acquire U.S. Government Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential card.
Ability to work in different types of personal protective equipment (half-face, full-face respirators, Tyvek, etc.) while performing various tasks/activities (e.g., climbing, walking, stopping, etc.) in different work environments (e.g., cold, heat, etc.)
Ability to qualify as a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Radiation Worker II and complete Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) worker qualification and pass a HAZWOPER/respirator user medical exam.
Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.
Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience on UMTRA type projects is highly desirable.
Experience in work environments with exposure to all weather conditions and temperature extremes.

Responsibilities

Performing all duties in accordance with project policies and procedures, and complying with all federal, state, and local regulations for secure and safe operation
Conducting a thorough inspection of the equipment assigned
Safely operating equipment in different configurations as assigned
Properly completing all necessary paperwork as required by project procedures and federal, state, and local laws
Performing work required in a timely manner and maintaining adequate production in order to meet service schedules.