For almost 50 years, Bay West has been instrumental in providing environmental consulting and remediation services to a large range of clients across the United States. Our clients depend on us for our attention to detail, safety record, highly skilled staff, and rapid response capabilities. As environmental regulations for air, land, and water have continued to evolve, Bay West’s engineers, scientists, and emergency response professionals have helped government and commercial enterprises navigate complexities and ongoing environmental remediation challenges.

Bay West is excited to add new talent to our team and has the following position available in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Fridley, Minnesota, and La Crosse, Wisconsin!

POSITION INFORMATION

Title: Equipment Operator
Reports to: Site Supervisor
Location: Saint Paul or Fridley, Minnesota; La Crosse, Wisconsin
Basis of Pay: Hourly paid weekly (non-exempt)
Anticipated scheduled hours per week: 40

HOW YOU’D SUPPORT BAY WEST

The Equipment Operator supports Bay West projects by performing a variety of work, including operating vehicles on job sites within and outside of the Midwest, processing hazardous waste for clients, and maintaining equipment for future use.

• Travel to job sites and operate vacuum trucks, rolloff trucks and other company equipment and vehicles
• Accurately preform pre-trip and post trip, and report deficiencies daily
• Label and manifest shipments in accordance with DOT regulations and company policies
• Interact with customers and provide superior customer service during all activities
• Maintain all required certifications required by DOT and OSHA and company safety programs
• Maintain and protect all keep equipment in excellent condition
• Perform any other tasks assigned to support and improve the overall team operations
• Operate and troubleshoot routinely used tools and equipment
• Conduct hazardous waste operations and clean-up
• Develop summaries, generate photographic logs, and input field work documentation
• Actively participate on the Emergency Response (ER) team - one week of being on-call 24/7 every six to eight weeks
• Work in outdoor weather conditions, including rain, extreme heat, or extreme cold

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Current Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License with Air Brake endorsement
• Tanker and HAZMAT endorsement (can be deferred to post-hire if other requirements are met)
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification
• TWIC card
• Experience operating construction equipment, like an excavator, loader, and/or skid steer
• Industrial cleaning experience
• Ability to travel overnight 25-50%
• Able to work at heights and confined spaces
• Frequent lifting, carrying, or exertion of objects up to 25 pounds; occasionally up to 50 pounds
• Able to perform repetitive movements, including movements of digits, hands, wrists, and arms

PAY RANGE

The estimated base pay range for the Equipment Operator position is below. Actual pay rate may vary depending on location, along with a candidate’s qualifications and previous experience.

$23.00 - $27.00

BAY WEST BENEFITS

Bay West offers a great benefit package to eligible employees, including:

• Paid time off, including paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Ancillary benefits, including Health & Flexible Spending Accounts, Critical Illness and Accident insurance, and Supplemental Life insurance options
• Pre- and post- (ROTH) tax 401k retirement plan
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement of up to $2,500 per year
• Team events, like Shop Lunches, river cleanup volunteering opportunities, and annual Training Day
• And more!

Bay West LLC is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans, and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.

Bay West is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.