Equipment Operator (Temporary) en Bay West

Who We Are

Quality Work. Quality Results.

Bay West stands at the forefront of the environmental consulting and remediation sector. Our dedication to safety, innovation, and our skilled team has driven us for over fifty years, delivering top-tier environmental consulting, industrial, and emergency response services. At Bay West, you'll be driven to innovate and make a real impact on environmental issues, all while advancing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

This Opportunity

We are currently seeking a skilled and reliable Equipment Operator to join our team in support of key environmental initiatives on Buxton Beach, NC. In this hands-on role, you will operate specialized equipment to assist with critical fieldwork, including cleanup and remediation efforts. This is a temporary role with work expected to last for the duration of the project.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Travel to job sites and operate vacuum trucks, roll off trucks and other company equipment and vehicles
• Accurately preform pre-trip and post trip, and report deficiencies daily
• Label and manifest shipments in accordance with DOT regulations and company policies
• Interact with customers and provide superior customer service during all activities
• Maintain all required certifications required by DOT and OSHA and company safety programs
• Maintain and protect keep all equipment in excellent condition
• Perform any other tasks assigned to support and improve the overall team operations
• Operate and troubleshoot routinely used tools and equipment
• Conduct hazardous waste operations and clean-up
• Develop summaries, generate photographic logs, and input field work documentation

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or 5 - 7 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid Commercial Driver's License Class A or B required
• Tanker and HAZMAT endorsement 
• Active 40-hour HAZWOPER Certificate helpful, but will be provided to the right candidate
• TWIC card helpful, but will be provided to the right candidate
• Basic computer skills, such as using Microsoft Office products, communicating through email, etc.
• Ability to travel as needed
• Occasional weekend work required
• Possess or have access to reliable means of transportation on a 24-hour basis
• Experience operating construction equipment, like an excavator, loader, and/or skid steer helpful Able to work at heights and confined spaces
• Frequent lifting, carrying, or exertion of objects up to 25 pounds; occasionally up to 50 pounds
• Able to perform repetitive movements, including movements of digits, hands, wrists, and arms

Physical Requirements

• Ability to function in work environments that sometimes include high heat; high humidity; extreme cold; roadway traffic hazards; on water (boat operations) and confined spaces.
• Occasional work wearing a respirator; infrequent work requiring supplied air, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), and fully encapsulated protective suits. 
• Adequate vision and hearing to safely see teammates hand signals and hear warning communication in low light. 
• Substantial repetitive movements of the wrists, hands and/or fingers (including reaching, grasping, twisting, pushing, and pulling).
• Walking on uneven surfaces & climbing stairs/ladders.
• Semi-frequent crouching, bending, stooping and twisting, occasionally in tight spaces.
• Sitting in a vehicle for up to three hours straight.
• Working while standing during a 12-hour workday.
• Frequently lifting up to 10 lbs. over an 8-hour period and occasionally up to 50 lbs. over a four-hour period. 
• Occasionally lifting 3-6” diameter hoses that weigh approximately 20 pounds over the head onto hose racks.
• Managing a 55-gallon drum containing approximately 400 pounds of material onto a drum dolly, then moving the drum using the dolly.

Benefits

Bay West offers a comprehensive benefits package available to eligible employees, including but not limited to paid time off, health insurance options, ancillary benefits to support life at all stages, 401(k), employee assistance programs, and subsidies