Heavy Equipment Operator

About the job

Clean Harbors in Stockton, CA is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to operate heavy equipment machinery and equipment used in construction projects.

Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico.  Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology – come be part of the solution with us.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth
• Competive Pay
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company match
• Own part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
• Company paid training and tuition reimbursement

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes and always acting in a safe manner
• Completes daily checklist as required for proper operation of the unit being operated
• Assures unit is never operated in an unsafe manner or in a manner which is inconsistent with Standard Operating Procedures
• Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules.
• Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state (provincial) and federal requirements
• Safely observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures
• Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Travel to required field sites and operate heavy equipment/yellow iron
• Operate excavators, bulldozers, front end loaders, and other heavy equipment
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment
• Read and interpret blueprints and plans
• Haul and move materials as necessary
• Coordinate with project managers and other team members
• Monitor equipment for malfunctions or defects
• Maintain safe and clean work environment

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to work in a team environment
• Previous experience in operating heavy equipment
• Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position
• Per OSHA’s Respiratory Protection standard, 29 CFR 1910.134, employees in positions requiring respirators are required to meet facial hair standards.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work with GPS-enable heavy equipment

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact ect@cleanharbors.com or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

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Additional Information

• Job Identification: 167503
• Job Category: Field Technicians
• Posting Date: 2026-10-14
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Locations: 2050 West Fremont Street, Stockton, CA, 95203, US ()
• Pay Range: 14.90 - 34.62 Hourly
• Is Driver Qualification Required?: Driver Qualification Required