Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Opportunity : Equipment Operator

Compensation and Benefits : BELFOR and BELFOR Franchise Group (BFG) offer competitive pay and a wide range of benefit options including, but not limited to, 401(k) with match, medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Position Overview : Under general supervision, the Equipment Operator must be proficient in heavy equipment operation relating to earthmoving activities, including but not limited to, support of remediation activities, underground storage tank removal, soil excavation, backfilling, waste bulking, and / or demolition services, in accordance with established company policies. Equipment Operators will work on-site at project locations which typically include abandoned warehouses, buildings, highways, railyards or other outdoor areas. The work environment is usually dirty, dusty, and noisy, containing hazardous or potentially hazardous substances and / or materials and is subject to inclement or extreme weather conditions. Work includes handling hazardous materials and use of personal protective equipment. The applicant must be available for emergency response work after-hours and on weekends. Travel is required.

Key Responsibilities :

• Operate various types of heavy equipment including excavators / dozers / backhoes / loaders / skid loaders / rough terrain forklifts
• Follow applicable safety rules, regulations, guidelines, policies, and site specific safety plans when performing cleanup activities and donning protective gear.
• Operate routinely used tools and equipment
• Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment
• Load and unload equipment from vehicles, and trailers
• Hazardous Waste Operations
• Complete required paperwork, forms and records as required
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

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Disclaimer : The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

BELFOR Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer