Traveling Heavy Equipment Operator, PSG
About The Position
Clean Harbors’ Project Services Group is hiring Traveling Heavy Equipment Operators to operate a variety of heavy and construction equipment at Clean Harbors facilities or customer locations. Equipment includes bulldozers, compactors, excavators, backhoes, loaders, screeners, graders, dump trucks, water trucks, and other equipment. Manual labor is also required as needed to keep projects moving forward. The role requires 95–100% travel across the contiguous United States. The typical rotation is six weeks on a project, including no trips home on weekends, followed by one paid week off at home. Air travel is required to reach project locations unless the job is local, and travel expenses are covered. Per diem is available while traveling, with individual accommodations in a single-occupancy room with a kitchenette, typically at a long-term hotel property. Prevailing wages and overtime may be available depending on the job site. The position offers year-round work. All shifts may be required while traveling, including day, second, and graveyard shifts. Weekend work may also be required as project needs dictate. The position is physically demanding and involves working in varied site conditions, including steep slopes and rugged terrain.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience operating heavy equipment.
- Previous experience operating bulldozers and excavators.
- Ability and willingness to travel 95–100%, including a six-week travel rotation followed by one paid week at home.
- Current valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to perform manual labor as required.
- Ability to work all shifts, including day, second, and graveyard shifts, and weekends as needed.
- 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 meet physical demands including extended walking and standing; sitting in equipment that may vibrate or jostle; climbing and working at heights; pulling, pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, crawling, stooping, crouching, and maintaining balance.
- Ability to speak, listen, understand, and write English; determine colors; perceive depth; and have 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 earthworks.
Responsibilities
- Operate heavy equipment competently and proficiently, including excavators (60,000 lb and up), front-end loaders (3 CY and up), articulating dump trucks (25 CY and up), bulldozers (150 HP 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
- Comprehensive 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
- Travel expenses covered
- Per diem while traveling
- Individual single-occupancy accommodations with a kitchenette while traveling
- One paid week at home after each six-week travel rotation
- 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
