Equipment Operator I

Keller North America, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedial Construction Services, L.P. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator I to safely operate earthmoving gear on remediation and civil construction sites nationwide. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and teamwork with foremen and supervisors.

You will perform pre-shift inspections, communicate clearly via radio signals, and assist with material handling as needed. Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather and travel as required.

Qualifications

• Must follow OSHA regulations for excavation methods and practices.
• Ability to read survey stakes for alignment and grading.
• Must read, write, and understand math and English.
• Pass a skills test prior to operating equipment.
• Willingness to travel over extended periods on short notice.
• Candidate should be able to work in all outdoor weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Observe and comply with all company and site safety policies.
• Supply input to Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and JSAP updates.
• Operate heavy construction equipment safely to mitigate risk.
• Perform daily pre-inspection and ongoing maintenance checks.
• Maintain surveillance of surroundings to ensure safe ground conditions.
• Communicate clearly using radio, verbal, and nonverbal signals.
• Work with Foreman and Superintendent to maintain schedule and quality.
• May assist in lifting, positioning and securing materials.
• May perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods.
• Care for and custody of equipment including cleaning.
• Report maintenance issues to the Superintendent.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

OSHA regulations

Read survey stakes

Lifting & PPE usage

Math & English literacy

Punctual & reliable

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

40-Hour HAZWOPER training

MSHA certification

TWIC preferred

Job description

Overview

Remedial Construction Services, L.P. is an environmental remediation, geotechnical construction, and civil construction contractor founded in 1989. We are a national leader in environmental remediation services, including soil remediation, soil stabilization and solidification, landfill cap and cell construction, permeable reactive barriers, deep soil mixing, biopolymer trenches, slurry walls and demolition of hazardous waste sites.

The Heavy Equipment Operator I will safely operate heavy construction equipment for earthwork construction projects. May include operating multiple types of heavy equipment such as trucks, front-end loaders, track loaders, rubber tire loaders, backhoes, excavators, hoe rams, bulldozers, scrapers, compactors, or skid steers onsite to excavate, move, grade and stabilize materials in a safe and efficient manner. RECON holds safety as a core value, and the Operator I must always be focused on safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Observe and comply with all company and specific site safety and project policies
• Supply input to Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and frequent improvements or changes to Job Safety Analysis Plan (JSAP)
• Operate heavy construction equipment in a safe and appropriate manner to mitigate risk of injury, property damage, and the loss of life in accordance to company policies
• Perform daily pre-inspection of equipment to ensure it's safe and fit for duty, conduct on-going maintenance checks, and manage the daily custody of construction equipment
• Conduct constant surveillance of surroundings before and during the operation of all equipment to ensure safe ground and slope conditions; maintain an adequate distance between other equipment, RECON team members and structures in the immediate work area
• Communicate clearly using radio contact, visible verbal, and nonverbal hand signals to determine where materials should be safely placed, loaded or unloaded
• Work closely with the Foreman and Superintendent to perform work tasks with the highest level of quality, take direction from more senior level equipment operators on the team to ensure production remains on schedule and all construction work is performed safely
• May assist in lifting, positioning and securing of materials and work pieces during installation
• May perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time
• Responsible for care and custody of equipment being operated, including daily cleaning and maintenance
• Report all equipment maintenance issues to Superintendent
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned

Qualifications

Salary Range: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour

• Knowledgeable in OSHA regulations regarding excavation methods and practices
• May require the ability to read survey stakes for alignment and grading
• Perform the duties of equipment operator and/or laborer while using different levels of PPE and respiratory equipment, when necessary
• MSHA Certification a plus
• Perform duties of equipment operator and/or laborer while working in all outdoor weather conditions
• Must be able to travel over extended periods of time on short notice
• Must be able to read, write and understand math and English
• Required to pass skills test prior to operating equipment
• Must reliably show up on time to work five to seven days a week

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER training certification,MSHA, and TWIC preferred
• Two years of industry related experience is preferred

Equal Employment Opportunity

Recon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others to apply.