Heavy Equipment Operator - Lake Ariel, PA

Job description:

Summary Paragraph of Job Responsibilities

The Equipment Operator (EO) operates heavy equipment at client sites and at CT Industrial Services (CTIS) owned sites. An equipment operator is responsible for the safe and proficient operation and general maintenance of heavy equipment during the execution of remediation and/or construction projects.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities / Essential Functions

Primary duties and responsibilities are specific functions and/or the main duties required to do one's job. They are the reason that the job exists and must be performed by the employee in this position.

Ensures Health and Safety is the number one goal by following all policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times
Candidates must acknowledge that labor is required at times; assist with installing silt fences, removing fencing, cleaning tracks, greasing equipment, spotting trucks, etc.
Competent and proficient operation of at least 3 of the following pieces of equipment: excavator (very small and up), bulldozer, front end loader, skid steer, rollers AKA compactors, water truck, motor grader or other construction equipment
Completion and submission of daily checklists, as required, to document the proper and safe operation of the unit or maintenance issues requiring attention.
Performs routine general maintenance on equipment, including greasing fittings, checking and topping off liquids, cleaning and/or replacing air filters, cleaning out operators' cabin regularly, etc.
Assures equipment is never operated in an unsafe manner which is consistent with the manufacturer's guidelines, industry standards, company or site specific standard operating procedures.
Ensures work meets all applicable health and safety, quality, and compliance standards.
Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
Performs other duties and tasks as assigned from time to time by management.
Ability to use tools, move materials, and perform other general manual labor activities, when required.
Adheres to and ensures constant compliance with Health and Safety and regulations.
Must have competency to be able to complete online mandated Health and Safety / corporate / regulatory training as mandated by CTIS Health and Safety.
Candidate must have competency to be able to receive an OSHA 40 hour Hazwoper certificate
The ability to wear and properly use a variety of Levels A, B, C and D personal protective equipment (PPE). This may include respirators, skin, face and foot protection in a multiple number of combinations
Work in various temperatures indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions: including extreme heat and cold while wearing various levels of PPE. Works in atmospheres and locations with the potential for exposure to various chemical and physical agents, some of which may be hazardous, toxic or corrosive.
Works extended (8 hours) time periods per shift.
A valid state issued driver's license is required and contingent upon hiring and is required and a continuing condition of employment.
Requires speaking, listening to and understanding english
Candidates should be able to pass a criminal background check to work on secure governmental installations in the United States.

Important Items

Extensive traveling is mandatory as needed. Crews typically travel out of town Monday thru Friday
2 men per hotel room until Supervisor level

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person