Heavy Equipment Operator - Safe, Field-Driven Opportunity

Clean Harbors; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 30 days

401K with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Clean Harbors in Stockton, CA seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator to operate excavators, bulldozers, front end loaders and related machinery for construction projects. The role emphasizes health and safety, proper checklist usage, and adherence to SOPs while supporting field operations across sites.

Applicants should have prior heavy equipment experience, ability to read blueprints, and strong teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Experience operating heavy equipment.
• Pass background check, drug test, and physical as required.
• Must meet OSHA respirator facial hair standards.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with GPS-enabled heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety policies and operate units safely.
• Complete daily checklists for equipment.
• Operate heavy equipment at field sites per SOPs.
• Travel to required field sites and coordinate with teams.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Heavy equipment operation

Blueprint reading

GPS-enabled equipment

Communication

Safety compliance

Job description

Clean Harbors in Stockton, CA is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to operate heavy equipment machinery and equipment used in construction projects.

Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology - come be part of the solution with us.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth
• Competive Pay
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company match
• Own part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
• Company paid training and tuition reimbursement

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes and always acting in a safe manner
• Completes daily checklist as required for proper operation of the unit being operated
• Assures unit is never operated in an unsafe manner or in a manner which is inconsistent with Standard Operating Procedures
• Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules.
• Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state (provincial) and federal requirements
• Safely observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures
• Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Travel to required field sites and operate heavy equipment/yellow iron
• Operate excavators, bulldozers, front end loaders, and other heavy equipment
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment
• Read and interpret blueprints and plans
• Haul and move materials as necessary
• Coordinate with project managers and other team members
• Monitor equipment for malfunctions or defects
• Maintain safe and clean work environment

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to work in a team environment
• Previous experience in operating heavy equipment
• Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position
• Per OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard, 29 CFR 1910.134, employees in positions requiring respirators are required to meet facial hair standards.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work with GPS-enable heavy equipment

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 is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

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Job Identification: 167503
Category: Field Technicians
Posting Date: 2026-10-14
Job Schedule: Full time
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Job Function: Operators
Locations: 2050 West Fremont Street
Pay Range: 14.90 - 34.62 Hourly