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Clean Harbors
Traveling 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.
$64,033 / year median in Montana
+12% projected growth
Job Description
- 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.
Travel Requirements:
- Equipment Operator (95-100% Travel). 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.
Location:
- East Montana or Wyoming preferred. All other locations considered on a case-by-case basis.
Pay Info:
- $26-32 DOE Per Diem available while traveling, individual accommodations provided- single occupancy room with kitchenette- typically a long-term type of hotel property. Prevailing wage and overtime available depending on the job site.
- Year-round consistent work with time off every 6 weeks to recharge.
Position Overview:
- + 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. +
- This position will require 95% travel in all 48 contiguous states (all travel expenses are covered).
- Why work for Clean Harbors?
- + Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5; + Competitive wages - Based on Experience; + Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment; + Group 401K with company matching component; + Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement; + Positive and safe work environments; + Opportunities for advancement.
- What does it take to work for Clean Harbors?
- + 3+ years of previous experience in operating heavy equipment required; + Previous experience operating Bull Dozers, and Excavators required; + Previous construction experience (Earthworks) preferred; + Must be able to travel 95-100% - Schedule 6 weeks traveling followed by 1-week home PAID; +
- Current valid driver license with an acceptable driving record required.
- Physical Requirements
- + This position is physically demanding, and candidates must be able to navigate varying site conditions where steep slopes and rugged terrain may be present and walk several miles per day.