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KEMRON Environmental Services, Inc. Equipment Operator in Jackson, Mississippi
This is a job for an Equipment Operator position with the company located in Jackson, MS area.
Job Summary: The Equipment Operator must have the ability to safely and efficiently operate a variety of heavy equipment utilized in the construction of Landfill caps, road construction, excavation of contaminated material, loading trucks and Clearing and Grubbing required to complete remediation requirements of the specific site and excavation of contaminated soil, backfill of material and finish grading consistent with standard environmental procedures proficiently. Requires knowledge of equipment maintenance and equipment capabilities and maintain equipment in safe operating condition with the ability to identify and report repairs needed by mechanic.
Responsibilities: Operate multiple types of heavy equipment of various sizes and weights able to establish required grades and cuts within acceptable tolerances. Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures. Bring problems to the attention of the Foreman, Superintendent, Safety Director, or HR Manager. Follow Daily Procedures & Protocols as set forth in job orientations and trainings. Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refer defects or needed repairs to supervisor, keeping equipment clean. Assist in the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices. Control traffic at work sites by flagging to guide traffic through work areas, as required or assigned. Assist as laborers and/or technicians as requested by supervisors and foreman to expedite work as needed and aid personnel to operate the site in a safe manner. Pass training in shoring and sloping as required by OSHA, safety requirements, KEMRON SOPs and Military safety requirements.
Qualifications: Requires five (5) years of experience in operating heavy equipment, two (2) of which must be related to environmental construction. Must have sufficient education to make appropriate arithmetic equations and complete written documentation; or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training that provides the desired knowledge, skills, and characteristics. Requires 40-hour OSHA Hazardous Waste worker training. Requires 8-hour refresher training as required by OSHA. Certified first aid and CPR training preferred. Must possess valid and appropriate state driver's license with no active violations within the previous three years prior to employment and have good driving history approved by KEMRON's insurance carrier that qualifies employee to drive company vehicles. (CDL holders are preferred) Must understand and sign-off on Corporate and worksite Health and Safety Plan(s). Must have sloping and shoring training. Must have Equipment Operator Safety Training. 5 (five) years of experience required.
Equal Opportunity Employer -- minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
