Heavy Equipment Operator – Rail Support
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 20, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 28, 2026. Clean Harbors scores B on the Alion truth index.
Clean Harbors in Decatur, AL is seeking an Heavy Equipment Operator - Rail Support at an on-site customer facility to operate heavy equipment in order to mobilize railcars throughout the site. Training will be provided by facility to operator railcar move
This position is 12hr swing shifts- 3 days on, 3 days off, 2 days on, 2 days off. 3/3/2/2
Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology - come be part of the solution with us.
Why work for Clean Harbors?
Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth
Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company match
Own part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
Company paid training and tuition reimbursement
Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology - come be part of the solution with us.
Why work for Clean Harbors?
- Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
- Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth
- Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company match
- Own part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
Company paid training and tuition reimbursement
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes and always acting in a safe manner
- Completes daily checklist as required for proper operation of the unit being operated
- Operate rail mover from different positions throughout plant site per request/need
- Assures unit is never operated in an unsafe manner or in a manner which is inconsistent with Standard Operating Procedures
- Completes and submits all associated paperwork as required for waste tracking movements
- Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules.
- Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state (provincial) and federal requirements
- Safely observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures
- Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines
- Performs other duties as assigned
By position, ability to be on call for rotating weekend work for railcar moves as needed
Qualifications
- Attention to detail
- Follow specific instructions
- Work with minimal supervision at times
- Basic computer skills
- Work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
- Perform physical functions per job requirements
- Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience with Track Mobile
- Previous experience in Rail Support
- Heavy Equipment Experience
- Previous relevant experience
Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [email protected] or 1-844-922-5547.
Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.
Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.
Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
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