Under general supervision, perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in the operation of light, medium and heavy equipment and light to heavy-duty trucks. Perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled duties related to deactivation, decommissioning, demolition, remediation and construction. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS; EDUCATION/TRAINING: * High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred. Two to five (1) years experience as an Equipment Operator. KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE: * Considerable knowledge of equipment operations and construction and maintenance procedures. * Must possess a working knowledge of grades and blueprints. * Knowledge of heavy equipment operation and equipment safety. * Knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures. SKILLS & ABILITIES: * Skill in operation of assigned equipment to include motorized vehicles and equipment, including excavator, shears, grapple, backhoe, bulldozer, roller/compactor, loader, dump truck pickup truck, utility truck, Ability to interpret plans, drawings, and written instructions and specifications. * Ability to read and understand work orders and organize work with minimum supervision. * Ability to work effectively and amicably with other people. * Ability to hear and speak, to communicate in-person and over a telephone and/or radio. * Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions. * Ability to work independently or in a team situation. * Possess basic problem-solving and math skills. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: * Must possess a valid State Driver's License. * Ability to pass a pre-employment background check. * Ability to pass HAZWOPER physical and wear a respirator if required for project. * Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug screens. * Must be available for regular standby assignments and work scheduled off-hours and emergency overtime as required. * Must be available for assignment to projects that require overnight travel. CERTIFICATIONS: * None PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: * DOE L or Q security clearance a plus * Current 8-hr. HAZWOPER Refresher training * Radworker II training ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: * Operate excavators, shears, grapples, skidsteers, loaders and other miscellaneous heavy equipment in a safe and controlled manner. * May operate heavy equipment on a training basis, example, grader, track loader. * Perform required manual labor as required to support the overall project requirements; check and service assigned equipment. * Perform routine maintenance and emergency repairs, report complex mechanical problems for shop repairs. * May assist in loading and unloading of trucks, laying of pipe, using air tools and * Jackhammers and other hand tools related to job. * Train less skilled employees in operation and care of equipment. MENTAL & COGNITIVE DEMANDS: * Communication - ability to read and interpret maintenance and repair manuals; ability to write routine work orders; ability to communicate clearly and succinctly on a basic and technical level. * Skills - basic heavy equipment operation. Basic skill operating a variety of equipment including hand and power tools. * Reasoning - ability to solve practical problems; ability to interpret and understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: * Must possess strength, stamina and mobility to perform heavy physical work outdoors in all weather conditions and with exposure to potentially hazardous conditions. * Required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. * Required to stand, walk and talk or hear. Regularly required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and smell. * Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. * Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Perform any or all duties normally assigned to less skilled employees; perform other related duties as required.