Facility Excavator Operator

Clean Harbors is seeking a Facility Excavator Operator for their La Porte, TX facility. As an Excavator Operator at this facility, you will be responsible for operating a mid-size excavator to stabilize shredded non-hazardous material into a solid state and then filling roll off boxes; moving boxes using a roll off truck; scanning and inventory management. This is an outdoor position.

Shift: 2:30pm-11:00pm. Monday-Friday. OT and Saturdays as needed. Rotating weekends is required.

Training: Day shift 6:30am-3:00pm for several weeks. 

Pay: $26-28 DOE. Once on 2nd shift will get $1.75/HR for shift diff

Why work for Clean Harbors? 

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5;

• Competitive wages;

• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment;

• Group 401K with company matching component;

• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career;

• Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement;

• Positive and safe work environments.

• Ensuring that Health and Safety  is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times;

• Operates one of the following: primarily mid size excavators but at times may need to operate trucks to move roll off bins around or forklifts;

• Scanning and inventory management will be a required part of this job, as this is not just an equipment operating role;

• Completes daily checklist as required for proper operation of the unit being operated;

• Completes and submits all associated paperwork as required for waste tracking movements;

• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned from time to time by management and will be required by the needs of the Clean Harbors business. 

• High school diploma or equivalent required;

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required;

• 1+ years’ experience operating excavators;

• Roll of truck experience is a plus;

• Forklift experience a plus;

• Ability to use a laptop and knowledge of Microsoft office (excel, word, outlook) as well as willing to learn Clean Harbors programs;

• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions is required.

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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