CalistaCorp

Equipment Operator

Alaska, United States Full time
Brice Solutions LLC

Temporary

Why choose us?

Our founding company was built more than 50 years ago and has a legacy of welcoming new employees with our commitment to provide the best place to work by inspiring flexibility for you to do your best work with hybrid work options, financial security and premier health and wellness programs for you and your family while enjoying an adventurous and dynamic culture. 

Our employees’ commitment to protecting the environment is intrinsic and deeply rooted, both individually and collectively at Brice, giving you purpose driven work that is impactful.  

Brice Solutions encourages our employees to embrace an entrepreneurial spirit that encourages you to grow your career through our technical and professional training programs that foster innovation and a commitment to excellence.

What does Brice Solutions do?

A recognized leader in environmental services, our proven science and engineering professionals offer our clients a multi-faceted team approach to identifying cost-effective solutions to achieve client goals in a wide range of environmental services.  Brice has a solid track record on delivering added value on projects nationwide.  

What can you expect?

As the Equipment Operator, you will work on-site in Alaska and perform tasks involving safely operating one or several types of power equipment such as excavators, trucks, bulldozers, scrapers, compressors, pumps, derricks, shovels, tractors, or front-end loaders to excavate, move, and grade earth, demolish structures, erect structures. 

How will you do it?

  • Provide assistance to site superintendent and other supporting staff in the field
  • Learn and follow all safety regulations, monitoring operations to ensure that health and safety standards are met.
  • Identify and report any hazards as observed for safety of personnel and equipment
  • Accurately and efficiently operate different types of heavy equipment.
  • Take actions to avoid potential hazards and obstructions, such as other equipment, other workers, and falling objects.
  • Load and move dirt, rocks, equipment, and materials using trucks, crawler tractors, power cranes, shovels, graders, and related equipment.
  • Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
  • Talk to clients and study instructions, plans, and diagrams in order to establish work requirements.
  • Requires the ability to properly wear, use, and maintain personal respirator equipment and other forms of personal protective equipment (PPE) on HAZWOPER sites
  • Maintain a safe and clean job site with attention to detail on environmental hazardous to reduce personal exposure and potential spreading of hazardous contaminants
  • Store equipment properly when not in use, and securing the job site on a daily basis
  • Fuel and lube equipment on a daily basis
  • Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by site superintendent or management

Supervisory Functions:

This role does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

  • Knowledge of machines and tools including their uses, repair and maintenance and practical applications
  • Skill in safely operating all heavy equipment
  • Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
  • Ability to act calmly under stress and strain
  • Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task
  • Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Ability to work in all weather conditions

Who is Brice Solutions looking for?

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required.
  • One to seven years’ experience as a heavy equipment operator.
  • Minimum of five years’ experience operating equipment
  • Valid state driver’s license and qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of Brice Solutions’ Driving Policy.
  • Ability to pass a drug, driving and background screenings.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • CDL preferred
  • OSHA 30-hour certification preferred
  • HAZWOPER certification preferred
  • UST Decommissioning certification preferred
  • Experience maintaining equipment preferred
  • Alaska and or remote experience preferred
  • Operating certificates preferred

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Brice Solutions has a fast-paced multi-tasking office environment requiring a high degree of efficient and effective performance.  At times, work is performed outside of the office at indoor and outdoor job sites.  Adaptability regarding schedule and design changes, and occasional overtime for immediate field support or bid processing may be necessary.

More reasons you will love working with Brice Solutions:

  • Health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefit Program (FEHB) with many plans to choose from with ridiculously low employee premiums. *Eligible if expected to work 130 hours per month or more for at least 90 days
  • Dental and Vision Insurance. *Eligible first of month after completing 60 days of employment with an average hours of 30 or more/week
  • FSA health care and/or dependent care/HSA with HDHP.
  • Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
  • 401(K) match at $0.50 on the dollar up to 6% of your contribution once you have worked 6 months or worked 1000 hours of service whichever occurs first.

*Benefits may vary based on status of position and subject to associated plan eligibility provisions, or company handbook. For questions, please email the Human Resources Department at recruitment@calistabrice.com  

How do you apply?

Please visit our careers page at www.calistabrice.com and select Brice Solutions LLC under the company tab.

You have questions, or need assistance with applicant accommodation, how do you reach a recruiter from Brice Solutions LLC?  Simply reach out to recruitment@calistabrice.com  

As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Join us and let’s get started!

For the full job description including physical and environmental demands please reach out to recruitment@calistabrice.com

PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.
 
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
 
The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.
 
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.