Heavy Equipment Operator

Job DescriptionOur client is fully integrated environmental construction company delivering and implementing turnkey self-perform construction solutions to environmental challenges in soil, vapor, air and water (groundwater, stormwater, water/wastewater). They serve both public and private-sector clients with diversified service lines that include soil and groundwater remediation, decommissioning/demolition, sensitive habitat/waterway restoration, and water/wastewater/air pollution treatment.Purpose of RoleThis role will operate one or several types of heavy equipment, such as excavators, dozers, backhoes, compactors, articulated dump trucks, and/or front-end loaders as part of earth-moving operations at an environmental remediation site. Heavy equipment may have either CAT or John Deere controls. Perform minor maintenance and equipment repair.Primary Responsibilities Include:Must possess skill, coordination, and awareness to operate heavy equipment (as listed above) in safe manner with precision and efficiencyWillingness to operate heavy equipment for long periods with continuous attention to detail and safety.Knowledgeable of limitations of heavy equipment including load weights in order not to overload or offset equipment center of gravity. Job RequirementsQualifications4+ years of work experience on civil projects5+ years of experience working as an equipment operatorDemonstrate experience operating excavators, bulldozers, backhoes, compactors, articulated dump trucks, and front-end loaders.High school diploma or general education degree (GED).Current 40-Hour HAZWOPER and 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher.Trained and certified to operate the assigned equipmentAbility to read grading plans and cut and fill stakes.Ability to travel to local project sites.Must be a team playerAbility to adapt to changing conditions