Traveling Heavy Equipment Operator, PSG

CleanHarbors • Houston, TX

6d

About The Position

Clean Harbors’ Project Services Group is hiring Traveling Heavy Equipment Operators to work at Clean Harbors facilities or customer locations across the contiguous United States. Operators use a variety of heavy construction equipment and perform manual labor as needed. The role involves approximately 95–100% travel, typically in six-week project assignments followed by one week off at home. Travel to project locations is generally by air unless the job is local, and travel expenses are covered. Individual accommodations are provided while traveling, typically a long-term hotel room with a kitchenette. Per diem is available during travel. Prevailing wages and overtime may be available depending on the job site. The position offers year-round work, with all shifts and project-dependent weekend work potentially required.

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 at a time followed by one week at home.
• Current valid driver's license with 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 equipment that may vibrate or jostle; 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; determine colors; perceive depth; and have clear 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 heavy equipment, including excavators of 60,000 pounds and up, front-end loaders of 3 cubic yards and up, articulating dump trucks of 25 cubic yards and up, bulldozers of 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

• Health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Generous paid time off.
• Company-paid training.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Per diem while traveling.
• Individual accommodations while traveling.
• Travel expenses covered.
• Overtime may be available depending on the job site.
• Prevailing wages may be available depending on the job site.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Positive and safe work environments.

What This Job Offers

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