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Job Title:** **Equipment Operator - Hazardous Materials

**Location:** Shop in Arvada, CO | Supporting Projects in Boulder & Denver Metro

**Job Type:** Contract-to-Hire

Position Overview

We are seeking a reliable and skilled **Equipment Operator** to join our Environmental Response team. This hands-on role combines equipment operation with manual labor to support field activities such as concrete removal, soil excavation, and hazardous material handling. You’ll operate machinery including mini excavators, skid steers, and loaders, while contributing to environmental remediation and emergency response efforts. The ideal candidate is safety-conscious, adaptable, and thrives in dynamic outdoor settings.

Qualifications

+ 2–5 years of experience in construction, general labor, or related field

+ Clear MVR for CDL Class B license or willingness to obtain

+ Demonstrated proficiency in operating heavy equipment

+ High school diploma or equivalent

+ Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions

+ Ability to work a rolling on-call basis (4 weeks working, 1 week on call)

+ Ability to travel for environmental protocol projects

+ Ability to wear a respirator for certain projects

+ Ability to work with hazardous materials

Key Responsibilities

+ Assist with environmental emergency response, site remediation, and facility cleanup projects across the Denver Metro area

+ Operate heavy equipment including skid steers, mini excavators, and loaders

+ Perform manual labor tasks such as soil excavation, concrete removal, and site preparation

+ Decontaminate tools, vehicles, and work areas to maintain safety and regulatory compliance

+ Support hazardous waste packaging, transport preparation, and disposal activities

+ Respond to emergency spills using specialized equipment, including Vac trucks

+ Maintain accurate daily records of materials handled and equipment used

Why Join Us

Become part of a global leader in environmental restoration and emergency response. We deliver integrated solutions for cleanup and recovery with a strong focus on safety, accountability, and service excellence. Join a team that values professionalism, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact in the field.

Work Environment

+ Standard schedule: Monday through Friday

+ Daily meet-up at our Arvada facility before traveling to job sites

+ Occasional travel required for out-of-town projects (typically short-term trips)

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $28.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Denver,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.