Driver / Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary :

The Equipment Operator position is part of the Operations Management department which is associated with the delivery of MER’s four core service lines (Emergency Response, Industrial and Marine Services, Facility Decontamination, and Site Remediation.

The position is responsible for the safety, quality and profitability of all activities performed on assigned jobs. The Equipment Operator is expected to adhere to at all times and demonstrate the Company Core Values of Integrity, Mutual Respect, Discipline and Professionalism.

Job Responsibilities :

• Serves as an integral part of field operations by operating equipment on assigned jobs to deliver client services that meet all Company objectives of :
• Quality Health and Safety, Regulatory Compliance, Professionalism
• Customer Satisfaction Responsiveness, On Time Arrival, Exceeding Client Expectations
• Profitability Cost Control, Proper Resource Allocation and Efficiency
• Growth Employee Development
• Ensure the highest level of safe performance of work by adhering to MER Health & Safety Program and site specific Health and Safety Plans (HASP’s) on assigned jobs.
• Assures all equipment is in a safe operating condition and in compliance with MER requirements and all applicable Federal, state and local regulations.
• May be required to review work order to assure that client contact, site address, time budget, resource requirements, work plan, site conditions, project specifications, quality assurance and other information is clear and adequate to establish client expectations
• May serve as site supervisor and be solely responsible for daily activities of assigned jobs through field support personnel
• Assures logistical determinations and decisions on assigned jobs are carried out on a daily basis to assure that client expectations are exceeded
• Assures that all pre-project clearances, notifications and conditions are met
• Report progress of all assigned projects by regularly communicating with responsible field personnel and Operations management
• Prepares and accumulates required project documentation for assigned jobs to assure completeness, accuracy, quality, timeliness and follow up actions are carried out.
• Adheres to company policies and procedures and effectively communicates feedback, guidance and mentoring support to field operations employees
• Maintains close communications with Supervisor and Operations Management to assure proper scheduling and resource needs are relayed and carried out
• Commercial Driver License (CDL) holders are responsible for preparing required records to ensure compliance with DOT regulations.

Includes all pre and post trip inspections and required DOT and MER trip forms.

• Must participate in On-Call Emergency Response teams
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

• At least 3 years of field experience required
• Good communication (both written and verbal) and analytical skills and ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees, management and clients.
• Demonstrate advanced technical skills and ability to properly operate Vacuum and Heavy Equipment including maintenance, care and security of the equipment.

Heavy Equipment may include backhoe, excavator, man lift, bobcat, etc.

• Must be able to understand equipment capabilities and requirements of different types of jobs.
• Must be multi-task oriented and have strong time management, organizational, and problem solving skills.
• Must be able to read, understand and implement Work Plans and site Health and Safety Plans of assigned jobs
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA 1910, 1915 and 1926 standards, DOT standards and other applicable federal, state and local regulatory standards.
• Ability to work in a wide range of environments including those involving hazardous conditions which may require lifting or exerting force exceeding 50 lbs.
• Must have appropriate licenses, in good standing and meet applicable MER and DOT driving requirements to operate company vehicles and equipment (documentation is required).
• Ability to work in excess of regularly scheduled hours when necessary.
• Ability to travel overnight as required by business needs.
• Must participate in and successfully complete continuing education training courses in occupational safety and environmental regulations as outlined by the MER employee development program.

Minimum training requirements include :

• 29 CFR 1910.120 OSHA 40 Hour Hazwoper and 8 Hour Annual Refresher
• 29 CFR 1910.147 OSHA Confined Space Training
• 29 CFR 1910.151 OSHA First Aid and CPR Certified
• 29 CFR 1910.1101 Asbestos Supervisor / Contractor and Annual Refresher (as applicable by field specialty)
• 33 CFR 154.710 USCG Person-In-Charge Training
• 49 CFR 172.704 DOT Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Training
• 49 CFR 214.343 FRA Roadway Worker On-track Safety Training

BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
7 days ago