Heavy Equipment Operator, PSG
About The Position
Clean Harbors’ Project Services Group is hiring Traveling Heavy Equipment Operators based in Kapolei, Hawaii. The operator will use a variety of heavy construction equipment at Clean Harbors facilities or customer locations and may perform manual labor as needed. Travel is required around the Hawaiian Islands, with occasional travel elsewhere in the United States. Assignments may last up to six weeks at a time. The stated travel schedule is six weeks traveling followed by one paid week at home. Accommodations and per diem are provided as needed while traveling; accommodations are typically a single-occupancy room with a kitchenette at a long-term hotel property. Prevailing wages and overtime may be available depending on the job site. The role offers year-round consistent work.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience operating heavy equipment.
- Previous experience operating bulldozers and excavators.
- A current valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
- Willingness and ability to travel 95–100%, on a schedule of six weeks traveling followed by one paid week at home.
- Ability to perform manual labor as needed.
- Ability to navigate 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 vibrating or jostling equipment; climb and work at heights; and perform pulling, pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, crawling, stooping, crouching, and balancing.
- Ability to speak, listen, understand, and write English; determine colors; perceive depth; and maintain clarity of 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 in earthworks.
Responsibilities
- Operate heavy equipment, including excavators, front-end loaders, articulating dump trucks, bulldozers, 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.
- Work day, second, or graveyard shifts while traveling, and work weekends as required by project needs.
- 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.
- Group 401(k) with company matching.
- Generous paid time off.
- Company-paid training.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Per diem while traveling, as needed.
- Individual travel accommodations, typically a single-occupancy room with a kitchenette.
- One paid week at home after each six-week traveling assignment.
- Prevailing wage and overtime may be available depending on the job site.
- Opportunities for advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
