Heavy Equipment Operator (Bakersfield)

ENTACT

8d•$27 - $32

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing various job tasks on hazardous and non-hazardous waste sites. Work performed on hazardous waste sites may include possible exposure to lead, PCBs, H2S, arsenic, and various other metals, chemicals, and conditions. Heavy equipment operation is a skilled trade that involves the operation of excavators (and attachments such as shears, impact hammers, thumbs, etc.), loaders, dozers, backhoes, dump trucks, articulating dump trucks, tractors, motor graders, scrapers, water trucks, etc., to excavate, grade, or move earth or to demolish structures. May repair and maintain equipment in addition to regular duties. Workdays > 8 hrs / day, 5 to 6 days per week.

Requirements

Ability to run dozers and excavators required
Will require frequent and extended travel to projects
Subject to a background check & physical/drug screen
Must be able to wear PPE when needed
Must possess and demonstrate skills to safely operate heavy equipment (backhoe, bulldozer, excavator, etc.). and is knowledgeable of their uses and limitations.
3-5 years’ experience in operating heavy equipment, preferably in environmental remediation projects.
HS Diploma or equivalent
Must have completed necessary training required per OSHA HAZWOPER including an annual 8-hour refresher.

Nice To Haves

40-hour HAZWOPER training preferred

Responsibilities

Excavate, move, or grade contaminated or non-contaminated earth.
Excavate contaminated or non-contaminated sludge material.
Demolition of various structures including, but not limited to buildings, aboveground storage tanks, underground pipelines, etc.
Mixing reagents with contaminated soil or hazardous waste.
Ability to read and understand construction specifications, construction plans, and operating procedures.
Cutting and filling grades per plan specifications.
Loading materials into trucks for removal from project site.
Loading and unloading trucks for onsite transporting of materials
Haul material in trucks to on-site unloading area.
Performing daily inspection and maintenance on assigned piece of construction equipment including grease and oil.
Moving of materials, laying pipe, backfilling pipe.
Loading and unloading equipment from trailers.
Lifting and setting heavy loads.
Assist with the preparation and review of Job Safety Analyses, observations, and other reports.
Promote the use of Stop Work Authority.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Ability to meet deadlines and contribute to a positive, safe, high-quality culture in a fast-paced environment.
Other duties as assigned.