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Heavy Equipment Operator –

Belfor and Careers
Arvada, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 12/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/28/2026
Under general supervision, the Equipment Operator must be proficient in heavy equipment operation relating to earthmoving activities, including but not limited to, support of remediation activities, underground storage tank removal, soil excavation, backfilling, waste bulking, and/or demolition services, in accordance with established company policies. Equipment Operators will work on-site at project locations which typically include abandoned warehouses, buildings, highways, railyards or other outdoor areas. The work environment is usually dirty, dusty, and noisy, containing hazardous or potentially hazardous substances and/or materials and is subject to inclement or extreme weather conditions. Work includes handling hazardous materials and use of personal protective equipment. The applicant must be available for emergency response work after-hours and on weekends. Travel is required.

Key Responsibilities


  • Operate various types of heavy equipment including excavators/dozers/backhoes/loaders/skid loaders/rough terrain forklifts
  • Follow applicable safety rules, regulations, guidelines, policies, and site specific safety plans when performing cleanup activities and donning protective gear.
  • Operate routinely used tools and equipment
  • Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment
  • Load and unload equipment from vehicles, and trailers
  • Hazardous Waste Operations
  • Complete required paperwork, forms and records as required
  • Other projects and duties as assigned.


Experience and Qualifications


  • Must have a Class "A/B" CDL
  • Construction industry experience, hazardous waste experience and certification (i.e. OSHA 40hr HAZWOPER), Class "A/B" CDL, heavy equipment operation and maintenance experience required.
  • Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3 years of environmental project experience
  • Excellent driving history
  • Required Education: High School or Equivalent
  • Must be able to interpret and follow written and oral instructions and assignments.

Physical Requirements

  • Able to wear full and half face respirator
  • Work in an environment that is usually dirty, dusty, and noisy
  • Work in an environment containing hazardous or potentially hazardous substances and/or materials
  • Work is subject to inclement or extreme weather conditions.
  • Work includes handling hazardous materials
  • Use of personal protective equipment
  • Able to wear full and half face respirator
  • Must pass a physical exam.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer


The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

BELFOR Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer


Req Benefits:

Belfor Environmental

BELFOR Environmental is a leading single-source provider of environmental services in the United States. From asbestos and lead removal, to hazardous waste management and semiconductor decommissioning, we have the expertise, equipment and materials to respond to virtually any environmental challenge.

Our regional environmental service offices are strategically located across the U.S. in Oregon, Colorado, Georgia, California, Nevada, Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

Emergency Response Services

From the time you call our 24-hour hotline, BELFOR Environmental teams are already on the move. We understand the urgency of protecting your assets and the environment. We mobilize BELFOR Environmental resources quickly to mitigate every situation, even under high demand - 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

The knowledge and experience of BELFOR Environmental teams is second to none in the industry. Our OSHA-trained professionals have been in the business on average for 14 years. We manage more than 1,500 response, removal, remediation and abatement projects every year ... and safety is always at the top of our priority list.

BELFOR Environmental also offers a wide range of benefit options including, but not limited to, 401(k), Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off.



Additional Details : BELFOR and BELFOR Franchise Group (BFG) offer competitive pay and a wide range of benefit options including, but not limited to, 401(k) with match, medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, paid holidays, and paid time off.

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