Equipment Operator Job at Aquatic Resource Restoration Company in York

WHO WE ARE 

Aquatic Resource Restoration Company is an environmental construction company based in York, PA.  Our highly skilled and expert personnel provide a multitude of comprehensive stream, wetland and floodplain restoration services throughout the mid-Atlantic region, with a specialized focus on the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.  

WHY ARRC?

• Competitive pay and prevailing wage rates
• Generous travel benefits 
• Health, vision, dental and life insurance
  
• 401K profit sharing plan; with company match
• 15 PTO days within the first year; additional days to follow  
• 9 company paid holidays
• Generous work boot reimbursement 

SUMMARY OF POSITION

We are looking for a full-time, experienced, and responsible Equipment Operator to join our growing company. Working as part of the construction crew building and restoring streams and wetland projects using such methods as stream bank stabilization, floodplain restoration, regenerative storm water conveyance, and wetland mitigation.

TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES / ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Follows all project instructions from foreman or supervisor
• Ability to read construction plans while following construction specifications
• Performs daily inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and refers any defects and/or repairs to Operations
• Safely and efficiently operates heavy construction equipment and trucks such as excavators, track trucks/offroad haul trucks, bulldozers, rubber tire loaders, compact track loaders, tractors and attachments for equipment
• Installs stream and wetland stabilization structures such as boulder and log installation, rock cross vanes, boulder crops and outcrops toe, boulder clusters, rock and log J hooks, step pools, toe wood, etc.
• Safely operates a variety of tools including hand tools, chainsaws and miscellaneous power tools
• Ensures construction equipment and tools are cleaned and stored properly
• Assists other team members while checking on grade of construction
• Installs site erosion control measures and performs site stabilization as/when necessary
• Follows all OSHA, MSHA and site-specific safety requirements
• Effectively communicates with other team members

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid driver's license and/or reliable transportation
• 1-2 years of relevant operating experience
• Must be able to work out of town (Monday through Friday)
• Must be able to work in outdoor environments, including prolonged walking or standing on various terrain in a wide range of weather conditions
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently and meet necessary deadlines
• Must have experience with hand tools associated with the trade
• Must follow all company rules, regulations, policies, guidelines, etc.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  FEMALES, MINORITIES, VETERANS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.