Heavy Equipment Operator in Indianapolis, Indiana at Environmental Field Services, Inc.

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Requires minimum of 3 years of earth moving equipment operation experience. OSHA HAZWOPER (40 hour) certification a plus.

This position is in a construction environment, working around heavy equipment. It requires travel to multiple state client locations, working outdoors in all types of weather, lifting 50-100 lbs.

Responsible for performing various aspects of field work related to:

Remedial Construction – soil excavation/removal; remediation systems installation; demolition; and clean construction. Includes site grading; site capping; underground storage tank (UST) removals and chemical mixing operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Safely operate excavators, dozers, front end loaders, backhoes, skid steers, etc.
• Load trucks and other job preparation activities; assist others as needed.
• Mobilize to and from project job sites.
• Verify public and private utility locates have been completed and are appropriately marked before performing any work.
• Maintain equipment and vehicles in the proper manner; maintain in a clean and good working order after each use.

• Inspect and perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment and vehicles; report broken or damaged equipment to Manager.
• Working on equipment when broken down in the field, shoveling soil cuttings, moving filled drums, saw cutting and working with concrete, and heavy lifting.
• Perform daily record keeping and reporting of time/hours billed and expenses.
• Work safely and within EFS standards on safety practices; maintain safety as a top jobsite priority; report all incidents and/or near misses.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as provided by the company; some activities performed in Level C PPE with respirator.
• Maintain a professional and clean appearance.
• Provide great customer service (be personable, respectful, and helpful to clients).
  

Travel Requirement

• 90% field work; 75 - 100% travel; overnights 35-50%