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Landmarc Environmental Systems

Operator

Bettendorf, IA · On-site

$17 - $30/hr

Daily Per Diem (Lodging, Meals, Travel Expenses) * Room for advancement within the Company ... Oil and Gas pipeline experience * 5+ years' experience in operating excavator, dozer, and ...

MMR Group

Project Engineer

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

Cedar Rapids, IA Pay: $50/hour Per Diem: $900/week Work Schedule: 6/10s Company Culture: At MMR ... Our diverse list of clients allows us the unique ability to work across industry lines in the oil ...

MasTec Industrial

Project Controls Manager

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

We offer designated per diem in addition to an excellent base salary to support and help you cover ... Ranked by ENR as the #1 Power Contractor, we specialize in natural gas, oil, biomass, and waste-to ...

MasTec Industrial

Project Controls Manager

Davenport, IA · On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

We offer designated per diem in addition to an excellent base salary to support and help you cover ... Ranked by ENR as the #1 Power Contractor, we specialize in natural gas, oil, biomass, and waste-to ...

Sperry Rail, Inc.

CDL Driver (CN)

Waterloo, IA · On-site

$21.60/hr

Perform routine vehicle maintenance (oil, fluids, filters, etc.) * Assist with the repair and ... Per diem for meals * Travel and lodging expenses paid for by Sperry #indsr The pay range for this ...

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Operator

Landmarc Environmental Systems

Bettendorf, IA • On-site

$17 - $30/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Operator

Who We Are

Landmarc Environmental Systems, LLC (Landmarc) was conceived by a few environmental professionals, very experienced in both solid waste management and construction. Since then, Landmarc has grown dramatically into a multi-disciplined, vertically integrated landfill construction and service company. Our resources and unbeatable expertise enable us to respond quickly and effectively to the dynamics of the marketplace. We are one of the largest contractors in the nation to provide gas extraction, leachate collection, and operations and maintenance services for the landfill industry. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.lmenvsys.com/.

Our company offers a unique working environment that specializes in a wide variety of projects ranging from drilling landfill gas extraction wells, installing new pipe systems to collect landfill gas, HDPE fusion, dropping and setting pneumatic pumps. Your role will be to support the project needs, such as digging trench, HDPE pipe fusion, dirt hauling, and overall site dress up.

Benefits

  • $17.00-$30.00 per hour pending experience/qualifications
  • Life Insurance (Paid by the Company)
  • Company Matching 40 IK
  • Daily Per Diem (Lodging, Meals, Travel Expenses)
  • Room for advancement within the Company
  • Overtime available (40-75 HRS is typical)
  • Benefits begin on the first day of employment
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage:  Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Financial Security:  Paid Time Off – PTO, Holidays, 401(k) with company match, health savings account, and flexible spending accounts
  • Professional Growth:  Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education
  • Additional Benefits:  From day one, disability insurance, an employee assistance program, Paid Parental Leave, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance to name a few

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Travel for extended periods of time - 4 weeks on, 1 week off
  • Living in hotels & traveling between states 100% of the time
  • Walk long distances, up and down steeply sloped landfills and outdoor terrain
  • Ability to do heavy, manual work
  • Lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds on a non-consistent basis
  • Work in extreme (hot and cold) weather conditions safely including on very odorous project sites
  • Clean up work areas, clean and fuel vehicles, and equipment as necessary
  • Available to work overtime and weekends if necessary
  • Assist site supervisors with the materials and equipment needs and helping to collect supplies for projects
  • Perform system construction activities in a safe and proper manner
  • Fuse HDPE pipe ranging from 2"- 36"

Operator Responsibilities/Qualifications

  • Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment
  • Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment, and clean, lubricate and refill equipment as necessary
  • Work with ground personnel in the excavation and installation process of laying pipe online and grade
  • Ensure trench is excavated to the proper depth/grade
  • Ability to grade on 1:1, 2:1, and 3:1 slopes
  • Cut grade with minimal time spent on excavating to ensure production is on schedule
  • Conduct trench work, which meets 01 ISA requirements
  • Operate Excavator, maintaining proper awareness of one’s surroundings.
  • Ensure a sound understanding of the issues involving ground disturbance
  • Perform routine cleaning and maintenance to ensure smooth operation of the Excavator
  • Ability to step out of equipment and assist with groundwork if necessary
  • Landfill construction experience preferred
  • Oil and Gas pipeline experience
  • 5+ years' experience in operating excavator, dozer, and articulated dump truck

If you are qualified, want a new opportunity and are looking for a solid future, send in your resume! And please, check out our website http://www.lmenvsys.com/.

EOE/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability

Landmarc Environmental Systems maintains a drug-free workplace.

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