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Equipment Operator

APTIM
Remote United States, LA Remote Full Time
POSTED ON 10/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/23/2026

Job Overview:

Under supervision of Site Manager and Superintendent, employee will perform a variety of tasks in support of building demolition and waste processing using heavy equipment.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

  • Inspect and operate heavy equipment including excavators, bull dozers, loaders, skid steers, forklifts.
  • Ability to work in team environment in safe and productive manner
  • Install erosion control measures
  • Clear vegetation
  • Perform site restoration
  • Handle hazardous, non-hazardous, and radiological waste materials
  • Other project support duties as assigned
  • Work may be required in hazardous or radiological environments, including confined spaces and at heights.
  • Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules, including wearing required personal safety equipment

Basic Qualifications:

  • MUST LIVE WITHIN DAILY COMMUTE OF LOS ALAMOS, NM. Candidates living outside of a daily commute may be considered depending on experience.
  • Able to work outside in all types of weather and in all types of personal protective equipment, including full-face respirators
  • Minimum 5 years of experience with heavy equipment operation and building demolition required. Previous LANL or Department of Energy experience preferred.
  • Requires physical strength, stamina, flexibility, and dexterity
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Ability to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen
  • Preferred applicant will have current OSHA HAZWOPER 40 hour training, not required, will train.
  • A resume is preferred but not required when applying.
  • Dependable transportation and cell phone service
Schedule:
  • M-F, 10 hrs/day
  • 15 min morning/afternoon breaks
  • 30 min meal break
  • Weekends and Holidays may be required

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 $45- $60 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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