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Equipment Operator

APTIM
Neihart, MT Full Time
POSTED ON 4/1/2026 CLOSED ON 6/4/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator position at APTIM?

Job Overview:

Under supervision of Construction Manager, employees will perform a variety of rigorous physical tasks outdoors in all types of weather in support of cleanup of contaminated soils near Neihart, Montana.

Work may include: Constructing haul roads & installing bridges; expanding and capping on-site repository; excavating and hauling contaminated materials from stream channels and/or residential, commercial or private properties and backfilling/restoring properties to existing state.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

  • Ability to proficiently operate Excavator, Dozer, Wheel Loader and/or Off-Road Dump Trucks
  • Specific equipment that may be utilized include:
  • 390 Excavator -- Deep excavation moving bulk material
  • 210 Excavator
  • D39 Dozer -- Fine Grade dozer operator
  • D-8 Dozer- Bulk material moving dozer and needs to carry grade for survey elevations stakes
  • Komatsu PC88MR-11 Fine grade around utilities
  • Komatsu PC30MR-5 Mini Excavator-Fine grade around utilities
  • Safely remove, fill, or compact earth to grade.
  • Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules, including wearing required personal safety equipment

Basic Qualifications:

  • Preferred candidate would live within daily commute of Neihart, MT.
  • Able to work outside in all types of weather
  • Minimum 3 years' experience with previous construction and/or environmental project work preferred.
  • Current driver's license with acceptable driving record
  • Requires physical strength, stamina, flexibility, and dexterity
  • Ability to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen
  • Preferred applicant will have current OSHA HAZWOPER training. not required, will train
  • A resume is preferred but not required when applying.
  • Dependable transportation and cell phone service
Work Schedule:
  • Work to be performed between May and November, weather dependent
  • Current schedule:
  • Mon-Fri, 9 hrs/day
  • 15 min morning/afternoon breaks
  • 30 min meal break
  • Possible schedule change at client direction to work Mon-Sat, 9 hrs/day.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Strength: Standing 50% Walking 20% Sitting 30% Lifting 35 lb. Carrying 35 lb. Pushing 0 ft-lb. Pulling 0 ft-lb. 2. Climbing O Balancing O 3. Stooping O Kneeling O Crouching O Crawling O Reaching Handling C Fingering C

Explanation for Symbols:NP=Not Present, O=Occasionally (0-33%), F= Frequently (34-66%), C=Constantly (67-100%)

About APTIM

APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.

What you can expect from APTIM:

  • Work that is worthy of your time and talent
  • Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
  • Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
  • A voice in making our company better
  • Investment into your personal and professional development

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $30 per hour. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.

Employee Benefits

APTIM Federal Services, LLC is committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/.

  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and several carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
  • Company paid and optional Life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
  • 401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here:
    • APTIM 401(k) Guide
    • APTIM - Helpful Documents

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