Excavator & Backhoe Operator – Cincinnati Day Shift

Clean Harbors; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 30 days

401K with company matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Clean Harbors, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH is seeking an Equipment Operator to run excavators and backhoes for our Mix Pit operations. The role follows a 9am–5pm shift with emphasis on health and safety and on-time paperwork completion.

You will be part of a team ensuring a clean, safe site while supporting site supervisors and crew members. The job offers competitive pay, health benefits after 30 days, 401K with company matching, paid time off, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience operating excavators/backhoes/roll-off trucks.
• Able to operate yellow iron (backhoe, excavator, front end loader).
• Minimal computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators and backhoes safely and efficiently.
• Operate backhoes and roll-off trucks, forklifts.
• Complete paperwork for waste tracking.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance.
• Follow all safety procedures and OSHA regulations.
• Maintain a clean and organized job site.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safe work practices

Forklift operation

Basic computer skills

PPE usage

Tools

Backhoe and Excavator operation

Job description

Clean Harbors in Cincinnati, OH is looking for a Equipment Operator will be operating an Excavator and Backhoe for our Mix Pit operations.

Shift: 9am - 5pm

Why work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Competitive pay and benefits
• 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 growth and development for all the stages of your career

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times;
• Operates backhoes and roll-off trucks, Forklifts;
• Operate excavators and backhoes safely and efficiently
• Assists with moving drums as necessary;
• Assures unit is never operated in an unsafe manner or in a manner which is inconsistent with Standard Operating Procedures;
• Complete and submits all associated paperwork as required for waste tracking.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance
• Follow all safety procedures and OSHA regulations
• Work closely with site supervisors and crew members
• Maintain a clean and organized job site

QUALIFICATIONS

• Able to operate yellow iron (backhoe, excavator, front end loader)
• Minimal computer skills
• Loading unloading bulk liquids & solids
• Forklift work
• Housekeeping
• Wearing PPE
• Available to join the snow team in the cold months.
• (Side note must be clean shaven - mustache okay)
• 1+ years' experience in operating an excavator, backhoe and/or roll-off truck.
• Previous industrial labor experience considered an asset.

Clean Harbors, a Clean Harbors company, has a commitment to excellence deeply rooted in a strong sense of tradition. Our entire business model revolves around keeping North American businesses green. We generate more than $1.2 billion in annual revenue as a world-class environmental service organization and market leader in industrial hazardous waste management, parts-cleaning technology, and oil re-refining. We collect over 200 million gallons of used motor oil each year and we have the largest re-refinery capacity in North America allowing us to re-refine more than 150 million gallons each year.

Every day, we help our customers resolve their waste management needs and reduce their carbon footprint. PROECTION. CHOICES. PEOPLE. MAKE GREEN WORK.™

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 and its subsidiaries are a Military & Veteran friendly company.

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Job Identification: 167234
Category: Plant & Facilities
Posting Date: 2026-10-20
Job Schedule: Full time
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Job Function: Plant & Facilities
Locations: 1910 Russell Street
Pay Range: 14.90 - 34.62 Hourly