Heavy Equipment Operator-Environmental

1 month ago


Decatur, Illinois, United States GHD Full time
Job Description

There's no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we're committed to helping you do exactly that.

Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.

Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

Who are we looking for?

Our Southeast Environmental business is looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator-Environmental & Construction Field Technician/Crew Member to join their field team in Decatur, AL. As a Technician / Crew Member, you will support a variety of remediation, construction, and Operation & Maintenance projects throughout the Southeast region.

Bring your curiosity and passion to the technical challenges we solve at GHD. Then see how everyone gets behind you.

With commitment, there's no idea too big, no dream too far. We strive to create opportunity for all. Giving you leading training and development programs to accelerate your growth.

Come and see where your career can take you and the impact your commitment can make.

Let's solve the big problems together.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:
  • Health and Safety Stewardship
  • Pump maintenance, installation and troubleshooting
  • Equipment Operation and maintenance
  • Groundwater monitoring
  • Data Collection and Record keeping
  • Perform soil and groundwater sampling
  • Remediation system Operations and Maintenance
  • Support clients during emergency response and remediation
  • Jobsite housekeeping
What you will bring to the team:
  • High School Diploma/GED required
  • Up to 3 years of environmental and or construction experience preferred
  • Heavy Equipment operation preferred
  • Ability and willingness to perform field work 100% of the time
  • Ability and willingness to travel, including some overnights, as needed
  • Valid driver's license: CDL Class A preferred (or must be able to obtain CDL)
  • OSHA 40hr HAZWOPER training a plus
Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.

We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.

See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.

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About Us

Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with GHD supporting you every step of the way.
We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.

See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

Our Pledge to You
At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That's why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

See where your commitment could take you.
That's the #PowerOfCommitment

Who we are
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It's what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity's most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.

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