Heavy Equipment Operator

Clean Harbors • Benicia, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Clean Harbors is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator in Benicia, California, to operate heavy equipment and machinery used in construction projects. The role involves traveling to field sites and operating equipment such as excavators, bulldozers, and front-end loaders, as well as hauling materials, performing routine maintenance, and monitoring equipment for defects. The operator works with project managers and other team members, follows operating procedures and applicable regulations, and maintains a safe and clean work environment.

Health and safety are emphasized as top priorities. The position requires following company safety and environmental guidelines, completing equipment checklists, and ensuring equipment is operated safely and consistently with Standard Operating Procedures. Applicants must have prior heavy equipment operating experience, be able to interpret blueprints, work collaboratively, and operate GPS-enabled heavy equipment. Background checks, drug testing, and physical examinations may be required depending on the position.

Requirements

• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Previous experience operating heavy equipment.
• Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, as applicable to the position.
• For positions requiring respirators, meet facial hair standards under OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard, 29 CFR 1910.134.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work with GPS-enabled heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Follow health and safety policies and procedures and act safely.
• Complete daily checklists required for proper operation of assigned equipment.
• Ensure equipment is not operated unsafely or inconsistently with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Follow applicable local, state or provincial, and federal compliance regulations and rules.
• Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT and applicable local, state or provincial, and federal requirements.
• Follow corporate operating guidelines and procedures.
• Follow company environmental health and safety operating guidelines.
• Travel to required field sites and operate heavy equipment or yellow iron.
• Operate excavators, bulldozers, front-end loaders, and other heavy equipment.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance.
• Read and interpret blueprints and plans.
• Haul and move materials as necessary.
• Coordinate with project managers and other team members.
• Monitor equipment for malfunctions or defects.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Opportunities for growth and development throughout career stages.
• Company-paid training.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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