Heavy Equipment Operator

Job TitleAPTIM is seeking experienced field personnel to support residential soil remediation, including excavation, material handling, hauling, backfilling, grading, and final site restoration for the Sulphur Bank Mercury Mine project in Clearlake Oaks, California.Openings may include construction laborers, licensed heavy-equipment operators, and licensed CDL truck drivers, and candidates must be able to work safely outdoors around contaminated soil and heavy equipment while following the site-specific health and safety plan.Field work is anticipated in two phases, from Fall 2026 and again from Spring 2027 and will generally be performed on a standard construction schedule, with overtime as required to meet project milestones and seasonal work windows, subject to weather, and other project requirements. Employees must be available for the project duration and report reliably to the Clearlake Oaks worksite. The project offers training, an opportunity to support a high-profile environmental remediation effort while earning competitive prevailing wages, and benefits in accordance with federal labor standards.Key Responsibilities/AccountabilitiesUse of Sm- to Med-sized excavation equipment (mini-excavators, loaders, skid steers, etc)Use of loaders, skid steers and compactorsBe safe and professional while working in residential communitiesAbility to work in team environment in safe and productive mannerClear vegetationPerform backfill and site restorationBasic QualificationsCivil Construction and/or environmental work experienceMust live within daily commute Clearlake Oaks, CaliforniaNo FeloniesClean driving record with valid licenseDependable transportation and cell phoneAble to pass drug screen and physicalOSHA HAZWOPER PreferredWork Schedule5 days/week with 10 hrs/dayPhysical RequirementsStrength: 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 CExplanation for Symbols: NP=Not Present, O=Occasionally (0-33%), F= Frequently (34-66%), C=Constantly (67-100%)About APTIMAPTIM 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 APTIMWork that is worthy of your time and talentRespect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at homeDogged determination to deliver for our clients and communitiesA voice in making our company betterInvestment into your personal and professional developmentAs of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $35 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.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.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 insuranceShort-term and long-term disability insuranceAccident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coveragePaid 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) GuideAPTIM - Helpful Documents