Heavy Equipment Operator - Environmental Construction

KEMRON Environmental Services, Inc.; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

KEMRON Environmental Services, Inc. is seeking an Equipment Operator to support environmental remediation, earthwork, construction, and site development projects.

You will safely operate excavators, bulldozers, loaders, and other heavy equipment to complete grading, backfill, and site work in Pascagoula, MS. The role requires strong mechanical knowledge, ability to read blueprints, and adherence to safety procedures in varied field conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience operating heavy equipment, including at least two years in environmental construction.
• Valid state drivers license with acceptable driving history per company requirements.
• Able to perform basic arithmetic and complete required written documentation.
• Knowledge of heavy-equipment operating principles, capabilities, and safety practices.
• Working knowledge of environmental remediation and construction methods and safety hazards.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate multiple types of heavy equipment of various sizes and capacities.
• Excavate, load, move, grade, compact, backfill, clear, and grub soil and debris as required.
• Establish grades, slopes, elevations, and cuts within tolerances.
• Read and interpret grade stakes, plans, and blueprints; use GPS or laser-grade control when required.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and preventive maintenance; report defects.
• Follow project plans, SOPs, and site safety requirements.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Environmental construction

GPS/grade-control systems

Preventive maintenance

Reading blueprints

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GPS grade control

Maintenance tools

Job description

KEMRON Environmental Services, Inc. is seeking an Equipment Operator to support environmental remediation, earthwork, construction, and site development projects.

You will safely operate excavators, bulldozers, loaders, and other heavy equipment to complete grading, backfill, and site work in Pascagoula, MS. The role requires strong mechanical knowledge, ability to read blueprints, and adherence to safety procedures in varied field conditions.