Why join Clean Earth?Clean Earth is a leading provider of environmental services with over 60 facilities throughout the U.S. We are a division of Harsco Corporation, a global powerhouse with over 11,000 employees. And we were recently named as one of America's Most Loved Workplaces 2022 by Newsweek!In addition to competitive pay, we also offer:
Health benefits available Day 1
401k available Day 1
10+ paid holidays/year
Overtime opportunities
Potential for shift differential pay
Ability to be cross-trained into different roles
The Equipment Operator is responsible for operating a variety of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Heavy equipment with primary experience operating a hydraulic excavator and/or rubber-tired loader but may include haul & water trucks, telehandler forklifts, skid steers, and; screening, crushing, and material conveying systems; street sweepers; and other heavy equipment. The Heavy Equipment Operator must also clean, inspect, and secure all equipment and perform minor preventative and other maintenance on his/her equipment.Primary Responsibilities (Essential Functions):Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner according to all relevant local, state, and federal regulations and all company policies and procedures.
Provide guidance and serve as a spotter for trucks arriving and departing from the process operations.
Perform and document daily safety and maintenance checks.
Perform minor preventative and other maintenance.
Maintain clean process operations, ensuring that both work area and equipment remain free from clutter, spills and residues. Responsible for ensuring that work area is clean and organized at the end of the shift.
Cross-train and fill in for operations staff as needed.
Participate in pre-shift and post-shift safety and operational meetings.
Perform other reasonably related tasks as assigned by management.
Basic Required Qualifications:
5+ years of experience operating heavy equipment
Ability to speak and write in English
Preferred Qualifications:
Mechanical ability
Good work ethic, self-motivated
Ability to deal politely and professionally with coworkers and company visitors
Ability to follow directions or instruction
Ability to use a computer to access training portals
Clean Earth offers competitive benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance and disability plans, as well as a 401k with company matching. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you have a difficulty applying for any job posted on Harsco Clean Earth’s website because a disability prevents you from using the online system, Clean Earth offers the following alternate application procedure: Contact Tony Aliota, Senior Recruiter, at 262-346-4417 and Clean Earth will arrange for an alternate method of applying and will consider your application together with all other applications received for the job. Please call only for disability application.