Traveling Heavy Equipment Operator

Clean HarborsChicago, IL
$26 - $32Onsite

About The Position

Clean Harbors' National Remediation team is seeking Traveling Heavy Equipment Operators. The Heavy Equipment Operator will operate a variety of equipment, such as, backhoes, bulldozers, loader, screeners, excavators as well as other equipment. Candidates must also be willing and able to perform manual labor as required. This position will require 95% travel in all 48 contiguous states (all travel expenses are covered). The typical travel rotation for this group is 6 weeks out on a project (not coming home on weekends) and then 1 week off. Flying is required to get to project locations unless it is a local job. Illinois is preferred, all other locations will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The Heavy Equipment Operator (Traveling) operates heavy equipment such as bulldozers, compactors, excavators, etc. This individual will work either at a Clean Harbors facility or at a customer location.

Requirements

  • Willing and able to perform manual labor as required.
  • Willing to travel 95-100% of the time.
  • Able to travel for 6 weeks out on a project and then have 1 week off.
  • Able to fly to project locations unless it is a local job.

Nice To Haves

  • Illinois is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Operate a variety of equipment, such as, backhoes, bulldozers, loader, screeners, excavators as well as other equipment.
  • Perform manual labor as required.
  • Operate heavy equipment such as bulldozers, compactors, excavators, etc.
  • Work either at a Clean Harbors facility or at a customer location.

Benefits

  • Per Diem available while traveling
  • Individual accommodations provided - single occupancy room with kitchenette
  • Prevailing wage and overtime available depending on the job site
  • Year-round consistent work with time off every 6 weeks to recharge
  • Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
  • Group 401K with company matching component
  • Generous paid time off
  • Company paid training
  • Tuition reimbursement
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