Heavy Equipment Operator

Our 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 Role This 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 efficiency-Willingness 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. Qualifications-4+ years of work experience on civil projects-5+ years of experience working as an equipment operator-Demonstrate 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 equipment -Ability to read grading plans and cut and fill stakes.-Ability to travel to local project sites.-Must be a team player-Ability to adapt to changing conditions Pay rate : up to $54.00 / hr DOE