ABOUT US ECOLOGY
US Ecology, Inc. is a leading North American provider of environmental services to commercial and government entities.  The Company addresses the complex waste management needs of its customers by offering treatment, disposal and recycling of industrial, hazardous and radioactive waste, as well as a wide range of complementary field and industrial services.  US Ecology’s focus on safety, environmental compliance, and customer service, enables us to effectively meet the needs of our customers and to build long-lasting relationships.  Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, with operations in the United States, Canada and Mexico, the Company has been protecting the environment since 1952.

JOB SUMMARY
The Equipment Operator safely operates various light and heavy equipment in a hazardous waste treatment processing facility or landfill.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•	Assists in off-loading trucks and unloading waste
•	Operates equipment to stabilize and handle waste.
•	Processes treatment of materials and containers.
•	Samples post-treated materials for testing by laboratory.
•	Loads cleared post-treatment materials for shipment to landfill or disposal.
•	Performs general preventative maintenance to equipment and general housekeeping.
•	Performs other, related duties as assigned. These are duties may not be specifically listed in this description, but which are within the general nature typically associated with the employee’s level of work.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
•	 High school diploma or equivalent preferred. 
•	 Technical certificate or equivalent combination of education or experience.
•	 Intermediate knowledge of equipment operation practices and procedures.
•	 3 or more years of progressively responsible industrial work/equipment experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
•	While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, reach, climb or balance, hear and smell.
•	Required to use hands to handle, feel, and grasp. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 
•	Employee may need to work long hours on specific projects. 
•	Frequent interruptions and repetitious motions. 
•	May be in cramped or confined spaces for short periods of time. 
•	Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; exposed to extreme heat, cold, wind, and dust conditions; risk of electrical shock; risk of radiation; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
US Ecology is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status, among other factors.

**NO THIRD PARTIES OR RECRUITERS PLEASE.**