Senior Heavy Equipment Operator - Environmental Construction

KEMRON Environmental Services; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

KEMRON Environmental Services seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator for onsite remediation projects. You will safely operate equipment for excavation, loading, and site clearing, reading grade stakes and simple plans, and performing routine maintenance.

You’ll work under a Project Manager, follow safety protocols, and assist with traffic control and labor tasks as needed. This role requires strong attendance and A/B testing with team safety adherence.

Qualifications

• Five years' experience operating heavy equipment; two in environmental construction.
• Valid state driver's license with clean driving history.
• Ability to perform arithmetic and complete written documentation.
• FEMA 100/200/700/800 IC training on site as required.
• Knowledge of heavy-equipment operating principles and safety procedures.
• Ability to read construction specs or blueprints and work with others on site.
• Reliable attendance and dependability in shift schedules.

Responsibilities

• Operate multiple types of heavy equipment to achieve grades and cuts within tolerances.
• Follow daily procedures and training protocols as oriented.
• Inspect and perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment; report defects.
• Assist in traffic control and site access efforts as required.
• Support laborers/technicians to expedite work safely and efficiently.
• Complete required safety reporting and communicate issues to supervisors.
• Adhere to OSHA, SOPs, and project safety requirements.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Environmental construction

Driver's license

Arithmetic & documentation

FEMA IC training

Safety compliance

Teamwork & communication

Job description

KEMRON Environmental Services seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator for onsite remediation projects. You will safely operate equipment for excavation, loading, and site clearing, reading grade stakes and simple plans, and performing routine maintenance.

You’ll work under a Project Manager, follow safety protocols, and assist with traffic control and labor tasks as needed. This role requires strong attendance and A/B testing with team safety adherence.