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BELENV - BELFOR Environmental, INC
Heavy Equipment Operator
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What they do
An Operating Engineer or Heavy Equipment Operator drives and operates heavy equipment used in quarries, construction sites, landfills, refuse and recycling centers, or ports. Heavy Equipment may include, but is not limited to, bulldozers, excavators, paving equipment and pile drivers.
$57,528 / year median in Colorado
+6% projected growth
Job Description
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. Experience and Qualifications Must have a Class "A/B" CDL Construction industry experience, hazardous waste experience and certification (i.e. OSHA 40hr