Heavy Equipment Operator

ZipRecruiter; Northampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their field services team. This role involves operating heavy equipment for environmental services, including excavation, demolition, and remediation. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience with various equipment and be prepared for overnight travel. The company offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in a dynamic and essential field. If you're ready to take on challenging tasks and work in diverse environments, this position could be your next great adventure.

Benefits

Full medical benefits

401k retirement plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience operating heavy equipment required.
• Ability to read blueprints and perform physical labor.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for various environmental services.
• Assist in emergency spill clean-up and hazmat situations.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Physical labor

Emergency spill clean-up

Hazardous materials handling

Blueprint reading

Tools

Excavators

Backhoes

Loaders

Bulldozers

Power tools

Job description

Job Description

Full service environmental contractor located in Lehigh Valley, PA is seeking hard working individuals to join our field services team. Our field services division operates throughout the region and beyond providing premium environmental services which includes contaminated soil excavation, construction site work, building demolition, facility decommissioning, plant closures, and other environmental remediation and construction services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Proficiency in heavy equipment operation.
2. Physical labor, heavy lifting, power tool/equipment operation, confined space entry, working with hazardous materials.
3. Responding to and assisting in emergency spill clean-up and hazmat emergencies.

Qualifications:

Successful candidate has a minimum of three (3) to five (5) years experience operating all types of heavy equipment. Candidate must be skilled in operating excavators, backhoes, loaders and bulldozers including proper operation of equipment attachments. Qualified candidates possess the ability to read blueprints, determine elevations, install piping, set catch basins, etc.

This position requires overnight travel and the ability to wear personal protective equipment.

All candidates must pass a background check and physical exam.

We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefit package including full medical benefits, 401k retirement plan, paid vacation and paid holidays.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Experienced equipment operator (minimum 3-5 years experience)
2. OVERNIGHT TRAVEL IS REQUIRED!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.