Heavy Equipment Operator

Trinity Employment Specialists; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Trinity Employment Specialists is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator for a day shift in Tulsa, OK. You will support hazardous waste treatment operations, operate forklifts, excavators, and roll-off trucks, and follow strict safety procedures.

Ideal candidates have experience with heavy equipment, read safety and process documents, and are willing to wear hazmat PPE outdoors in varying weather. A clean-shaven appearance is required to wear a full-face respirator, and HAZWOPER training is

Qualifications

• Must read, write and understand operational, safety and quality documents.
• Able to complete 24-hour HAZWOPER training upon hire.
• Knowledge of chemical hazards and SDS interpretation.
• Comfortable outdoors in varying weather with hazmat PPE.
• Able to follow site safety procedures and reports accurately.

Responsibilities

• Perform hazardous waste treatment with other operators per site procedures.
• Communicate via radio to coordinate with departments on flows and needs.
• Conduct routine cleaning, drum handling, and offloading tasks.
• Operate forklifts, roll-off trucks and related equipment safely.
• Perform high-pressure washing and basic equipment maintenance.
• Maintain housekeeping and complete waste labeling and inspections.
• Document inventory and work orders accurately.

Skills

Radio communication

Safety compliance

Reading SDS

Time management

Team collaboration

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

Excavators

Front-end loaders

Skid steers

Roll-off trucks

Shop tools

Job description

Heavy Equipment Operator (Day Shift) Location: Tulsa, OK Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 1:00pm - 11:30pm Pay: 19/hr+ DOE

Overview Trinity Employment Specialists is seeking a skilled and safety-focused Heavy Equipment Operator to support hazardous waste treatment operations for one of our valued clients. This role is ideal for someone who is experienced with heavy equipment, comfortable working in challenging environments, and committed to maintaining the highest safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hazardous waste treatment in accordance with all site guidance and safety procedures alongside other heavy equipment operators.
• Communicate effectively over a radio system to coordinate with other departments on process flows and production needs.
• Conduct routine cleaning, spill cleanup, drum handling, and offloading of trailers, roll-offs, and tankers.
• Perform manual tasks such as sweeping, shoveling, and high-pressure washing.
• Maintain general housekeeping and perform basic maintenance on heavy equipment.
• Complete all required documentation accurately, including inventory sheets, area inspections, equipment pre-/post-trip inspections, work orders, and waste labeling (drums, totes, roll-off boxes, etc.).
• Follow instructions and perform additional duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

• Must be willing to be clean-shaven to safely wear a full-face respirator.
• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions while wearing full hazmat PPE.
• Experience operating warehouse forklifts, pallet jacks, excavators, front-end loaders, skid steers, roll-off trucks, and common hand/shop tools.
• Ability to read, write, and understand operational, technical, process, safety, and quality documents.
• Strong understanding of chemical hazards and the ability to read and interpret Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Ability to successfully complete 24-hour HAZWOPER training upon hire.
• Professional, courteous, and cooperative conduct with both customers and co-workers.
• Strong time management skills, reliability, and the ability to follow through on tasks and challenges.
• Ability to adhere to a consistent work schedule and complete responsibilities efficiently and safely.

TRINITY EMPLOYMENT SPECIALISTS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER