HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Environmental Restoration LLC; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Employee owned

Career growth

Health benefits

401K after 1 year

Paid time off

Safe work environment

PROS safety program

Job summary

Environmental Restoration LLC is seeking an Equipment Operator to be based on site in Buffalo, NY, assisting with hazardous waste clean-up, site remediation, equipment decontamination and handling of hazardous materials.

Responsibilities include operating light and heavy equipment, performing routine maintenance, and loading/unloading gear with a focus on safety. Candidates must meet shooting requirements and be able to work on-call with a respirator, CDL/HAZWOPER background preferred.

Qualifications

• 2 years of environmental project experience
• Willingness to obtain OSHA (40 hour) Certification
• Ability to work on-call
• Ability to wear a respirator
• Regularly lift and carry 50 pounds
• Legally eligible to work in the United States (E-Verify)
• Pass a Pre-Employment drug screening, criminal background check, and physical exam

Responsibilities

• Ensures Health and Safety is the number one goal by following PROS – Pause, Review, Observe, Start
• Performs non-emergency and emergency response activities that deal with biological and chemical materials
• Performs labor intensive activities in all weather conditions throughout the shift
• Works in atmospheres with low clearances, confined spaces and at heights
• Operates light and heavy equipment including skid steers, forklifts, dozer, excavators, backhoes
• Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment
• Load and unload equipment from vehicles, and trailers
• Have an excellent driving history

Job description

The Opening

We are currently seeking an Equipment Operator to be based on site in Buffalo, NY to assist with hazardous waste clean-up, site-remediation, equipment decontamination and handling of hazardous materials.

Why work for Environmental Restoration?

• Competitive wages
• 100% Employee Owned and Operated
• Career growth potential
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage
• 401K eligibility after one year with company match
• Paid time off and company paid training
• Positive and safe work environments
• Health and Safety is our #1 priority: PROS – Pause, Review, Observe, Start

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures Health and Safety is the number one goal by following PROS – Pause, Review, Observe, Start
• Performs non-emergency and emergency response activities that deal with biological and chemical materials
• Performs labor intensive activities in all weather conditions throughout the shift
• Works in atmospheres with low clearances, confined spaces and at heights
• Operates light and heavy equipment including skid steers, forklifts, dozer, excavators, backhoes
• Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment
• Load and unload equipment from vehicles, and trailers
• Have an excellent driving history

What does it take to work at Environmental Restoration?

• 2 years of environmental project experience
• Pass a Pre-Employment drug screening, criminal background check, and physical exam
• Legally eligible to work in the United Stated (Verified through E-Verify)
• Willingness to obtain OSHA (40 hour) Certification
• Ability to work on an on-call basis as business needs require
• Ability and willingness to work in a physically intensive role
• Ability to wear a respirator
• Regularly lift and carry 50 pounds
• Must be able to interpret and follow written and oral instructions and assignments

Environmental experience, hazardous waste experience and certification (i.e. OSHA 40hr HAZWOPER), CDL and maintenance experience is a plus.

Environmental Restoration LLC has been an industry leading provider of cost-effective Hazardous Wastes Material Management and Removal services since 1997. From our St. Louis Corporate Headquarters and our 24 regional offices across the Unites States ER provides Federal, State, and Local agencies as well as private sector clients nationwide with Emergency Response, Site Remediation, Environmental Construction, and Specialty Technical Services.

Environmental Restoration LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and as such, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, genetic information, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or national origin.

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