Heavy Equipment Operator (Mountain Region)

Entact•Denver, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing various job tasks on hazardous and non-hazardous waste sites in the Mountain Region of the US. 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 are longer than 8 hours per day, 5 to 6 days per week. The company offers a quality fleet of heavy equipment and good long-term employment prospects. This role requires the ability to run dozers and excavators, and will require frequent and extended travel to projects. Per diem/living allowance and trips home are provided. 40-hour HAZWOPER training is preferred. Candidates are subject to a background check & physical/drug screen and must be able to wear PPE when needed. The pay is $27.00 - $32.00 per hour plus travel pay and per diem pay. Candidates must be open to sustained project-based travel within the US, with project locations varying depending on the assignment. Candidates can reside anywhere within the US.

Requirements

Ability to read and understand construction specifications, construction plans, and operating procedures.
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.
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.