Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Summary

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for safe operations of any heavy equipment on each job site. Heavy equipment includes excavators, backhoes, wheel leaders, and other miscellaneous equipment.

Pacific Northern Environmental, LLC consists of five divisions including Advanced Electrical Technologies (AET), Taurus Power and Controls (Taurus), Cowlitz Clean Sweep (CCS), Pacific Northern Environmental Construction (PNEC), and WasteXpress Environmental (WXE). Together, we specialize in commercial and petroleum construction, industrial and commercial electrical, industrial cleaning, and hazardous waste disposal. PNE LLC is a multi-state organization with operating offices in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Hawaii. In addition, we carry out projects across the United States.

CCS provides industrial cleaning and spill response to almost every pulp and paper mill in the Pacific Northwest. We also service major oil companies and a wide range of manufacturing and industrial clients. CCS has demonstrated its ability to complete large and complex industrial cleaning challenges on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with the most stringent industrial health & safety programs. No industrial cleaning job is too large or too small for CCS.

Education and Experience Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Valid Driver’s License Required
• Experience running heavy equipment, especially excavators of various sizes.
• CDL Class B with Tanker and Hazmat Endorsements preferred.
• Travel around Western US (approx. 12-15 weeks per year), all expenses paid by Company.
• HAZWOPER certification preferred; company will provide training is not previously obtained.
• UST decommissioning experience preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Heavy Equipment Operator possessing the education and experience listed above performs the following:

• Operate heavy equipment in compliance with the company’s operating safety policy and procedures.
• Safely operate and maintain company vehicles as required for job duties, ensuring compliance with all traffic laws and company policies
• Provides recommendations for maintaining and improving environmental performance.
• Loads and unloads equipment from vehicles and trailers.
• Ensures company equipment, materials, and the worksite are maintained, kept clean, and stored in a safe manner.
• Collects and disposes of scrap, excess materials, and other work-related debris.
• Removal and distribution of soils and materials.
• Completes required paperwork, reporting, and other documentation.
• Maintains punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.
  
• Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

The candidate must possess and be adaptable to the following physical abilities and working conditions:

• Move about the jobsite as needed.
• Move work related equipment up to 50lbs.
• Remain in a stationary position for long periods of time.
• Operate various technological devices including but not limited to a computer.
• Occasionally ascend/descend ladders and/or stairs.
• Travel up to but not limited to 50%, overnight travel may be required.

Employee Benefit Program

Pacific Northern Environmental, LLC presently provides coverage for:

• Medical, Dental & Vision options for employees and eligible dependents
• Life AD&D - Voluntary and Company paid.
• Specialty RX programs.
• Group AFLAC options – Hospital, Critical, and Accident Plans
• Pre-Tax Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
• Pre-Tax Dependent Care Savings Account (DCSA)
• Telehealth by Teladoc.
• 401(k) with discretionary annual company matching contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Trainings and Certifications
• Paid Leave including Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Jury Duty and Bereavement for qualifying employees
• Up to $2,000 per year profit sharing for qualifying employees
• Annual company events
• Safety Incentives

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Pacific Northern Environmental, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees of Pacific Northern Environmental, LLC (PNE, LLC) are expected to perform tasks as assigned by PNE supervisory/management personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties. This position has been determined as “safety sensitive,” as defined as a position wherein an accident could cause human life, serious bodily injury, or significant property or environmental damage and is therefore subject to pre-employment drug screening including that of THC.

We are a Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace. All new hires are subject to testing in accordance with local, federal, and state guidelines.