Equipment Operator

Clean Harbors

Salary: $45k - $49k
Location: Wooster, Ohio, United States
Job type: Full-time

Required skills

Backhoe
Crane
Forklift
Track Hoe

About the role

Clean Harbors in Wooster, OH is seeking an Equipment Operator to operate front loader, skid steer and heavy-duty forklift within the field.

Valid Driver's License Required
Average an 8-10+ hour day. Overtime after 40 hrs.
Required on call

Please note: this position requires new hires to attend our two-week Academy training out of state. Expenses are covered by the company, and it is paid training.

Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology – come be part of the solution with us.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth
Pay range $22-24 per hour
Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company match
Own part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career

Company paid training and tuition reimbursement

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes and always acting in a safe manner
Operates backhoe, heavy duty crane, heavy duty forklift, and/or track hoe.
Operates a forklift as necessary
Completes daily checklist as required for proper operation of the unit being operated
Assures unit is never operated in an unsafe manner or in a manner which is inconsistent with Standard Operating Procedures
Completes and submits all associated paperwork as required for waste tracking movements
Assures that all containers are properly secured, i.e., chock blocks, jack stands
Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules.
Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state (provincial) and federal requirements
Safely observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures
Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines
Performs other duties as assigned
By position, ability to be on call for emergency response on rotating basis every other week
By position, site-remediation, equipment decontamination, and the handling of hazardous materials.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Ability to work in a team environment
Previous experience in operating: backhoe, heavy duty crane, heavy duty forklift and/or track hoe
Perform physical functions per job requirements
Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position
Per OSHA’s Respiratory Protection standard, 29 CFR 1910.134, employees in positions requiring respirators are required to meet facial hair standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience in Hazmat

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact ect@cleanharbors.com or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

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About Clean Harbors

Provides hazardous waste management and industrial cleaning services.

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