Equipment Operator

Clean Earth is a leading provider of environmental services in the United States providing remediation, disposal, recycling, and beneficial reuse solutions for hazardous and non-hazardous waste, contaminated soil, and dredged material. Our vast portfolio of technologies and services touches nearly every industry that generates waste including energy, infrastructure, commercial, industrial, retail, and healthcare markets.

Every day our teams across the country take a hands-on, dedicated approach to recycling and beneficially reusing waste that would otherwise go into landfills. We value our employees as our most important asset, and this is reflected in many areas across our company including recently being named a 2024 Most Loved Workplace ®. We are committed to creating a positive work culture that fosters growth and development while ensuring the health and safety of our employees.

Why join Clean Earth? 

In addition to competitive pay, we also offer: 

• Health benefits available Day 1 
• 401k available Day 1 
• 10+ paid holidays/year 
• Free HAZWOPER training and certification 
• Overtime opportunities 
• Ability to be cross-trained into different roles 

General Purpose:

The Loader Operator will be responsible for safe and efficient operation primarily using a front-end loader and the occasional operation of other heavy equipment to transport earthen material, process equipment, and components. Additional responsibilities include performing physical and manual labor-related tasks such as maintenance, cleaning and manually material sorting. 

Primary Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• Inspect equipment carefully before every shift.  Check all fluids for proper levels before operating.
• Keep loader clean inside and out.
• Perform any necessary routine maintenance on loader such as lubricating and fueling.
• Grease loader every shift according to the environment.
• Blow out air filters between servicing- usually once per shift.
• Reporting parts or supplies needed to do the repairs.
• Follow all Safety Operating Guidelines (SOGs)
• Perform related work and additional duties as requested/assigned by supervisor
• Assist maintenance staff with necessary repairs, as needed.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by management.

This position has regular assigned first shift work hours, however this role requires the ability to work variable hours that may include overtime and weekends.

Basic Required Qualifications: 

• 2+ years of experience preferably in and around soils screening, soil moving, and soil processing operations
• Experience in using a Loader Operator required
• Mechanical ability a plus
• Good work ethic, self-motivated
• Knowledge and experience operating front end wheel loaders; excavators; screening, and material conveying systems; skid steers; and other similar equipment. 
• Knowledge of equipment inspection, preventative maintenance, and cleaning standards.
• Ability to work independently in a safe and efficient manner and to follow safety policies and procedures.
• Solid communication, problem-solving and leadership skills
• Ability to communicate in both English and Spanish
• Creative thinker with ability to consider “out of the box” solutions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to deal politely and professionally with coworkers and company visitors.
• Ability to follow directions or instructions.
• Ability to use a computer to access training portals.
• Must be dependable, conscientious, detail-oriented, and have a safety-first attitude.
• Experience using basic hand tools and/or power tools to assist with completing repairs.
• Willingness and ability to wear company-issued personal protection equipment including eye protection, foot protection, hard hat, etc.
• Knowledge of equipment inspections, preventative maintenance, and cleaning standards.

Additional Information

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 Clean Earth’s website because a disability prevents you from using the online system, Clean Earth offers the following alternate application procedure: Call toll free (833) 209-2659 and leave your name, phone number, city and state of residence.  Clean Earth will arrange for an alternate method of applying and will consider your application together with all other applications received for the job.  This line is dedicated to disability applications only.  No other inquiries will receive a response. 

Military veterans encouraged to apply.