Equipment Operator: Excavator & Backhoe | 1st Shift

Clean Harbors; Linden (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and safety priority

Competitive pay

Health benefits after 30 days

401K with match

Paid time off & training

Growth opportunities

Safe work environment

Job summary

Clean Harbors in Linden, NJ is seeking an Equipment Operator to operate an Excavator and Backhoe for our Mix Pit operations. You will solidify, move trucks, offload trucks, sample, Rail, movement of rolloffs, other duties as assigned by management.

The role requires 1+ years’ experience operating excavators, backhoes, or roll-off trucks, with a strong focus on safety, OSHA compliance, and teamwork on a busy site in cold weather. Competitive pay and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimal computer skills.
• PPE compliance required.
• Snow team availability for cold months.
• Must be clean shaven, mustache okay.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring Health and Safety as the #1 priority by following safe work practices and procedures.
• Operates backhoes, roll-off trucks and forklifts.
• Operates excavators and backhoes safely and efficiently.
• Assists with moving drums as necessary.
• Ensures units are operated safely and per SOPs.
• Completes and submits paperwork for waste tracking.
• Performs daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance.
• Follows safety procedures and OSHA regulations.
• Collaborates with site supervisors and crew members.
• Maintains a clean and organized job site.

Skills

Minimal computer skills

PPE compliance

Snow team availability

Clean shaven

Tools

Backhoe

Excavator

Roll-off truck

Forklift

Job description

Clean Harbors in Linden, NJ is seeking an Equipment Operator to operate an Excavator and Backhoe for our Mix Pit operations. You will solidify, move trucks, offload trucks, sample, Rail, movement of rolloffs, other duties as assigned by management.

The role requires 1+ years’ experience operating excavators, backhoes, or roll-off trucks, with a strong focus on safety, OSHA compliance, and teamwork on a busy site in cold weather. Competitive pay and benefits are provided.