Heavy Equipment Operator

3 days ago


Syracuse, New York, United States Miller Environmental Group Inc Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team at Miller Environmental Group Inc. As a CDL A/B Driver, you will be responsible for operating heavy equipment safely, productively, and efficiently to remove, package, store, or transport loads of waste materials.

Key Responsibilities
  • Operate heavy equipment such as Dozers, Compactors, Excavators, Articulated Trucks, Loaders, and Graders to remove, package, store, or transport loads of waste materials.
  • Comply with the Operations & Maintenance Guide for our core and secondary Heavy Equipment.
  • Perform daily heavy equipment walk-around inspections and preventive maintenance responsibilities.
  • Identify, remove, pack, transport, or dispose of hazardous materials, including asbestos, lead-based paint, waste oil, fuel, transmission fluid, radioactive materials, or contaminated soil.
  • Ability to read and understand OSHA safety regulations and perform all tasks safely.
  • Maintain up-to-date training and education for licenses, permits, and regulatory information specific to responsibilities.
  • Comply with prescribed safety procedures or federal laws regulating waste disposal methods.
  • Record numbers of containers stored at disposal sites, specifying amounts or types of equipment or waste disposed.
  • Clean contaminated equipment or areas for re-use, using detergents or solvents, sandblasters, filter pumps, or steam cleaners.
  • Assist in creating containment areas prior to beginning abatement or decontamination work.
Requirements
  • At least 18 years old.
  • Valid unrestricted drivers' license with an excellent driving record within company standards, Class A or B CDL preferred.
  • The ability to work weekends and extended hours as needed.
  • The ability to travel and work at remote sites as needed.
  • Basic math, mechanical, teamwork, and troubleshooting skills are required.
  • Must pass fit for duty physical, drug, and alcohol screening, and detailed background check.
Education/Training/Experience
  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Successful completion of safety, mechanical, Hazmat, equipment, and/or equivalent training.
  • Prior construction experience helpful, but not required.
Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Frequently required to walk up and down slopes or uneven terrain, stand, lift, talk, and hear.
  • Occasionally required to sit; use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; bend with legs and reach with hands and arms.
  • Must lift and carry equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • The work is primarily performed in the field, outdoors in the heat or cold for 8-12 hours per day.
  • The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
  • Workers often wear coveralls, gloves, shoe covers, safety glasses, or goggles to reduce exposure to harmful materials.
  • Some workers must wear fully enclosed protective suits for several hours at a time, which may be hot and uncomfortable and may cause claustrophobia.


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