Equipment Operator - Includes Sign-On Bonus!

Why choose Clean Earth?

$1,000 Sign-on Bonus! Bonus paid out in equal amounts at 45 and 90 days of employment.

What's on your career wish list? Joining a great team? Check! A responsible business? Yep! Opportunities to learn and advance? Oh yes (and we can prove it). How about contributing to a green, sustainable planet? We're all of that and more.

Clean Earth is a leading provider of sweeping environmental services with over 60 facilities throughout the U.S. We are a division of Harsco Corporation, a global powerhouse with over 11,000 employees. And Newsweek named us one of America's Most Loved Workplaces 2022!

You'll have benefits that include medical, wellness, dental, vision, 401k with match, accident, life, and many other optional plans to protect you and your family. 

The Loader/Equipment Operator will be responsible for safe and efficient operation primarily using a front-end loader and the occasional operation of other heavy equipment to transport earthen material, process equipment, and components. Additional responsibilities include performing physical and manual labor-related tasks such as maintenance, cleaning, and manual material sorting. 

Primary Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• Inspect equipment carefully before every shift.  Check all fluids for proper levels before operating.
• Keep loader clean inside and out.
• Perform any necessary routine maintenance on loader such as lubricating and fueling.
• Grease loader every shift according to the environment.
• Blow out air filters between servicing - usually once per shift.
• Reporting parts or supplies needed to do repairs.
• Follow all Safety Operating Guidelines (SOGs)
• Perform related work and additional duties as requested/assigned by supervisor.
• Assist maintenance staff with necessary repairs as needed.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by management.

This position has regular assigned first shift work hours, however this role requires the ability to work variable hours that may include overtime and weekends.

Basic Required Qualifications: 

• 2+ years of experience preferably in and around soils screening, soil moving, and soil processing operations
• Experience in using a Loader Operator required
• Mechanical ability a plus
• Good work ethic, self-motivated
• Knowledge and experience operating front end wheel loaders, excavators, screening and material conveying systems, skid steers, and other similar equipment. 
• Knowledge of equipment inspection, preventative maintenance, and cleaning standards.
• Ability to work independently in a safe and efficient manner and to follow safety policies and procedures.
• Solid communication, problem-solving and leadership skills
• Ability to communicate in both English and Spanish
• Creative thinker with ability to consider "out of the box" solutions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to deal politely and professionally with coworkers and company visitors.
• Ability to follow directions or instructions.
• Ability to use a computer to access training portals.
• Must be dependable, conscientious, detail-oriented, and have a safety-first attitude.
• Experience using basic hand tools and/or power tools to assist with completing repairs.
• Willingness and ability to wear company-issued personal protection equipment including eye protection, foot protection, hard hat, etc.
• Knowledge of equipment inspections, preventative maintenance, and cleaning standards.

Together, we work hard, we succeed through industry know-how, safety, and sustainable growth, and we recognize a job well done.  Knowledge is power and at Clean Earth, we support the continuing education and training of each team member.  Every team member is encouraged to learn and grow with the company through various educational channels that are well-suited for their career path at Clean Earth. 

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 

If you have a difficulty applying for any job posted on Harsco Clean Earth's website because a disability prevents you from using the online system, Clean Earth offers the following alternate application procedure: Contact Tony Aliota, Recruiter at 262-346-4417 and Clean Earth will arrange for an alternate method of applying and will consider your application together with all other applications received for the job.  Please call only for disability application.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.