For 30 years, Firstech Environmental, Inc., located in Farmingdale, NJ has been a leader in the environmental industry for site remediation, UST closure, general site work and we are interviewing for the following job position:

Heavy Equipment Operator for Site Remediation Projects:

Minimum 3 years of experience with heavy equipment
Skillfully operate various types of equipment
Site remediation and supervisory experience working with an on-site crew
Must have a clean and valid driver's license
CDL Class A
Complete previous projects or receive new project instructions from supervisor
Proactively communicate with company personnel as required
Follow instructions and use tools and equipment to complete daily tasks
Have or willing to obtain 40-hr. OSHA HAZWOPER and subsequent annual 8-hr. refresher
Follow all health and safety regulations at all times when onsite, operating equipment, driving vehicles, etc.
Ensure regulated and proper headgear, ear plugs, gloves, safety glasses, respirator and clothing are worn
Complete all assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner as required on a project basis
Prepare new construction sites by digging, moving dirt, or compacting soil as needed
Provide assistance to contractors (i.e. craft workers, masons, mechanical foreman, etc. ) as needed
Train other Field Staff on experienced tasks and learn new tasks from coworkers
Clean and clear debris, hazardous and non-hazardous materials
Ensure construction equipment and tools are cleaned and stored properly
Background checks are a requirement for employment
Ability to physically stand, bend, squat, and lift up to 100 pounds
Able to work independently or as an active member of a team

Experience:

Relevant: 1 year (Preferred)
Heavy Equipment Operator: 5 years (Preferred)
heavy equipment mechanic: 3 years (Preferred)

Company Benefits:

This is a full time hourly position that includes OT at time over 8 hours/day. We offer a highly competitive salary, excellent benefit package including vision, dental and Horizon Blue Cross medical insurance, 401K-type plan matching up to 3% of base salary and holiday/vacation/personal paid time off.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Heavy equipment operation: 5 years (Required)

Language:

English (Required)

License/Certification:

NJ Class A CDL (Preferred)
NJDEP UST Closure (Preferred but not required)

Ability to Commute:

Township of Wall, NJ 07719 (Required)

Work Location: On the road