Heavy Equipment Operator (3-5 Years)

We are seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) to support active environmental remediation projects throughout New Jersey. This position will report to the shop in Farmingdale/Wall, NJ and work under the direction of a Senior Field Supervisor.

This role primarily involves operating heavy equipment on environmental remediation sites, including soil excavation, groundwater treatment system installation support, and underground storage tank removals. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, reliable, and experienced working in environmental or construction-based field environments.

Responsibilities:

• Operate excavators, skid steers, and front-end loaders (minimum 5 years experience required)

• Perform soil excavation, removal, and site grading on remediation projects

• Assist with underground storage tank (UST) removals and tank pulls

• Support trenching and limited excavation work

• Assist with installation of groundwater treatment systems

• Follow all project-specific health and safety plans (HASP)

• Maintain equipment in safe operating condition

• Utilize proper PPE and adhere to OSHA and site safety standards

• Coordinate daily activities with Senior Field Supervisor and site personnel

• Travel to various job sites throughout New Jersey

Requirements:

• Minimum 5+ years of experience operating excavators, skid steers, and loaders

• Current OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification

• Ability to pass a physical, and drug screen (Hazmat)

• Experience working on environmental remediation sites preferred

• CDL Class A with air brakes strongly preferred

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

• Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week)

Pay Range: $35.00/hr.- $40.00/hr.

Now in our 4th decade, Resource Options, Inc. (“ROI”) partners with Design, Construction, Environmental, and Real Estate professionals to help them identify great opportunities within their area of expertise. With offices throughout New England, New York and New Jersey, ROI seeks candidates interested in rewarding careers with companies serving the natural and built environments. Representative positions include carpenters, electricians, laborers, pipefitters, plumbers, OSHA 40 technicians, CDL drivers, lab pack chemists, HEO’s, w/ww operators, analytical chemists, environmental scientists, safety professionals, land surveyors, M/E/P engineers, civil, structural and geotechnical engineers, architects and interior designers, project managers, estimators, superintendents, OPM representatives, property managers, facility maintenance technicians and more.

If you value an honest day’s work and take pride in what you do, we want to work with you. Come join our team!

ROI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

ROI intends to provide a safe and drug-free work environment for our employees and our clients; as such you may be required to take a pre-employment drug screen before beginning employment.



 

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