Equipment Operator

Job Description

Job Description

About EQM

Environmental Quality Management, Inc. & EQM Services (EQM) is a premier full-service environmental remediation / construction services and consulting company offering environmental assistance to industrial, commercial and government entities.

We are known for our safety culture and our dedication to each other and our clients. EQM is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.

EQM is a wholly-owned operating company of ASRC Industrial (AIS). AIS was founded in 2016 by Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC), an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971.

As part of an ANC, EQM is a certified 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business, offering further contracting advantages to government agencies.

These designations help clients meet their diversity spending objectives, while also providing sustainable returns for 13,600 Iñupiat shareholders.

We offer competitive salaries and full range of benefits including generous PTO plan, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K (for eligible employees) and 100% immediate vesting, basic and supplemental life insurance, short-term and long-term disability as well as other benefits.

Other Benefits include Federal Wage Determination pay and fringe benefits as appropriate to project and contract the assignments.

Description / Position Summary

Position Location : Eugene, OR

Work site activities may also include demolition, soil excavation, dredging and site restoration. Minimum one year of experience in the operation of hydraulic excavator, track-type tractors, bull dozers, wheel loaders up to six cubic yards, track loaders, lift trucks, rubber-tired backhoes, dump trucks, bobcats, man and scissor lifts.

Should be certified in operating a forklift. Perform all types of trouble-shooting, repair, and equipment maintenance. Worksite activities shall include safe work practices, compliance with approved procedures and processes and may include hazardous materials handling, decontamination, working around and with heavy equipment, demolition, soil excavation, general remediation skills and site restoration.

It is anticipated that these open positions will be filled to perform project site operations near Eugene, OR and expected to be 4 months to a year in duration.

Additional opportunities include being added to EQM's Specialized Craft Labor Crews performing projects across the West Coast, Alaska, Pacific Islands, Great Lakes Region and other Emergency or Rapid Response Projects nationally.

Skills and Experience :

• Work requires ability to work overtime and timely response to emergency situations;
• Must hold a 40 hour OSHA HAZWOPER certificate and 8 hour refresher
• Must have familiarization and understanding of use and application of various types of respiratory protection and chemical hazards.
• Valid Class B or C Driver's License preferred but not required.
• Experience performing duties related to the clean-up of hazardous waste sites; utilizing all types of personal protective equipment, have working knowledge of commonly used field equipment and gear.
• Working knowledge of standard safety procedures dealing with hazardous materials.
• General knowledge of confined space entry, construction, complex pumping systems, electrical, chemical transfer, and plumbing.
• Recommended but not required completion of a 10 OSHA Construction Safety course and be able to present a certificate of compliance;
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must complete and pass a Baseline Physical and Federal Drug Screening.

EEO Statement :

ASRC Industrial (AIS) and its operating companies affords equal opportunity in employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, familial status, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under Federal, State or Local law.

AIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer .

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