Equipment Operator Job at Environmental Quality Management, Inc. in Chesterton

About Company

Environmental Quality Management, Inc. (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 a generous time off policy, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K (for eligible employees). As well as, basic and supplemental life insurance, short-term and long-term disability as well as other benefits.

Description/Position Summary

Location: Baxter Springs. KS

Minimum one year of experience in the operation of hydraulic excavator, track-type tractors, bull dozers, wheel loaders up to eight cubic yards, track loaders, lift trucks, rubber-tired backhoes, dump trucks, wheel excavators, boom trucks of all types, and bobcats. Familiarity various types of compactors, off-highway trucks and tractors, pumps, and generator operations. Perform all types of troubleshooting, repair, and equipment maintenance. Overtime required.

Skills and Experience:

• Current 40-hour HAZWOPER certification required.
• Must have familiarization and understanding of use and application of various types of respiratory protection and chemical hazards.
• 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.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

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.