Heavy Equipment Operator
Position Summary
KEMRON Environmental Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to support environmental remediation and construction projects in the Atlanta, Georgia area.
The Heavy Equipment Operator safely and efficiently operates a variety of heavy equipment, including cranes, clamshells, power shovels, motor graders, heavy loaders, carryalls, bulldozers, rollers, scrapers, and large industrial tractors with pan or scraper attachments. Equipment is used to excavate, load, grade, and move dirt, gravel, contaminated soil, and other materials.
The Heavy Equipment Operator may read and interpret grade and slope stakes and simple plans and perform routine adjustments, lubrication, and emergency repairs to assigned equipment. This position reports to the Remedial Project Manager and supports activities including road and site construction, clearing and grubbing, excavation of contaminated soil, remediation activities, grading, and loading trucks in accordance with applicable environmental and safety procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Operate multiple types of heavy equipment of various sizes and weights and establish required grades and cuts within acceptable tolerances
Follow daily procedures and protocols established through jobsite orientations, training, and project requirements
Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and report defects or needed repairs to the supervisor
Maintain assigned equipment in a clean and safe operating condition
Assist with the installation and maintenance of traffic-control devices
Control traffic at work sites by flagging and directing traffic through work areas, as required or assigned
Assist laborers and/or technicians as requested by supervisors or foremen to support project activities and maintain safe and efficient site operations
Complete required training in shoring and sloping in accordance with OSHA requirements, KEMRON SOPs, and applicable military safety requirements
Follow required safety and incident-reporting procedures and promptly report concerns to the Foreman, Safety Director, or HR Manager
Physical Work Activities and Exposure
Must have sufficient visual ability, coordination, and judgment to safely operate equipment using hand and foot controls simultaneously
Must be able to perform complex equipment-operating tasks and work safely alongside other trades and project personnel with limited supervision
Must remain alert and observant of surrounding personnel, equipment, and site conditions
Work is regularly performed outdoors in varying weather conditions, including rain and extreme heat, and near moving mechanical equipment
May be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, vibration, dust, asphalt, and hazardous materials
Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
Work in environments where noise levels are frequently loud
Frequently sit, talk, and listen
Use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, equipment, and controls
Reach with hands and arms
Walk short distances, including over uneven terrain
Must successfully complete required medical monitoring necessary to work while using respiratory protection, including air-purifying and supplied-air respirators
Understand and follow KEMRON SOPs applicable to assigned tasks
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Considerable knowledge of heavy-equipment operating principles
Ability to safely operate heavy equipment under varying work and site conditions
Working knowledge of methods, materials, and tools used in environmental remediation and construction
Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions associated with heavy-equipment operations
Ability to perform manual work requiring periods of significant physical exertion and exposure to varying or adverse weather conditions
Ability to work from construction specifications, plans, or blueprints
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to maintain dependable and consistent attendance
Education, Training, and Experience
Minimum of five (5) years of experience operating heavy equipment, including at least two (2) years related to environmental construction
Sufficient education to perform required arithmetic calculations and complete written documentation, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
Current 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training required
Current 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher training required, as applicable
First Aid and CPR certification preferred
FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800 training required when applicable to the worksite
Special Requirements
Must possess a valid and appropriate state driver's license with CDL endorsement, with no active violations within the previous three (3) years
Must maintain a driving record acceptable to KEMRON's insurance carrier and qualify to operate company vehicles
Must review, understand, and acknowledge applicable Corporate and project-specific Health and Safety Plans
Sloping and shoring training required
Equipment Operator Safety Training required
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer/Vets/Disability
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities which are required of the employee for this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
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