Equipment Operator

Clean Harbors; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K match

Stock Purchase Plan

Growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Company paid training

Job summary

Clean Harbors in High Point, North Carolina, is seeking an Equipment Operator I to operate heavy equipment such as backhoe, heavy duty crane, forklift and track hoe within the field.

This role includes paid training at a two-week Academy out of state; travel expenses are covered and per diem is provided. Join a safety-focused team providing environmental and industrial services across the United States.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Previous experience in operating: backhoe, heavy duty crane, heavy duty forklift and/or track hoe.
• Perform physical functions per job requirements.
• Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position.
• Per OSHA’s Respiratory Protection standard, 29 CFR 1910.134, employees in positions requiring respirators are required to meet facial hair standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes and always acting in a safe manner.
• Operates backhoe, heavy duty crane, heavy duty forklift, and/or track hoe.
• Operates a forklift as necessary
• Completes daily checklist as required for proper operation of the unit being operated
• Assures unit is never operated in an unsafe manner or in a manner which is inconsistent with Standard Operating Procedures

Skills

Teamwork

Backhoe operation

Crane operation

Forklift operation

Track hoe operation

Job description

Clean Harbors in High Point, North Carolina is seeking an Equipment Operator I to operate heavy equipment such as a backhoe, heavy duty crane, heavy duty forklift and/or track hoe within the field.

TRAVEL / ON CALL / EMERGENCY RESPONSE

Hourly Range - $22.00 - $23.00

Note: This position requires new hires to attend a two-week training (paid) Academy; it will be out of state. Your travel expenses are paid by the company and per diem is provided.

Clean Harbors

is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology – come be part of the solution with us.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth
• Recruiting Pay range
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company match
• Own part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career

Company paid training and tuition reimbursement

Responsibilities

• Ensure Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes and always acting in a safe manner
• Operates backhoe, heavy duty crane, heavy duty forklift, and/or track hoe.
• Operates a forklift as necessary
• Completes daily checklist as required for proper operation of the unit being operated
• Assures unit is never operated in an unsafe manner or in a manner which is inconsistent with Standard Operating Procedures
• Completes and submits all associated paperwork as required for waste tracking movements
• Assures that all containers are properly secured, i.e., chock blocks, jack stands
• Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules.
• Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state (provincial) and federal requirements
• Safely observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures
• Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines
• Performs other duties as assigned
• By position, ability to be on call for emergency response on rotating basis every other week
• By position, site-remediation, equipment decontamination, and the handling of hazardous materials.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a team environment
• Previous experience in operating: backhoe, heavy duty crane, heavy duty forklift and/or track hoe
• Perform physical functions per job requirements
• Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position
• Per OSHA’s Respiratory Protection standard, 29 CFR 1910.134, employees in positions requiring respirators are required to meet facial hair standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in Hazmat

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [e-mail] or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

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