Shape the land, restore sites, protect communities
For 30 years, Firstech Environmental, Inc. in Farmingdale, NJ has delivered site remediation, UST closures, and general site work across New Jersey. We are adding an Environmental Remediation Equipment Operator to our field team.
A day in this role
You start with a safety briefing, review the plan with your supervisor, then mobilize to active remediation projects throughout the region (work is on the road). On site, you operate excavators, loaders, and compactors to remove impacted soils, prep pads, backfill, and restore grades. You coordinate with craftspeople and a mechanical foreman, mentor junior field staff, and keep equipment and tools clean and secured at the end of the shift.
- Skillfully run multiple pieces of heavy equipment to support site cleanup and construction prep
- Lead and support on-site crews during remediation tasks; communicate proactively with project personnel
- Follow written and verbal instructions and use the right tools to complete daily objectives
- Prepare new construction sites: digging, moving earth, and compacting soil
- Assist contractors (craft workers, masons, mechanical foreman) as needed
- Clean and clear hazardous and non-hazardous debris
- Train field staff on tasks you’ve mastered and cross-train on new skills
- Adhere to health and safety rules when on site, operating equipment, and driving
- Wear required PPE at all times: head protection, hearing protection, gloves, safety glasses, respirator, and appropriate clothing
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of heavy equipment experience
- Heavy equipment operation: 5 years (Required)
- Site remediation experience and the ability to supervise an on-site crew
- Valid, clean New Jersey driver’s license (no points)
- NJ Class A CDL preferred
- 40-hr OSHA HAZWOPER completed or willingness to obtain, plus annual 8-hr refresher
- High school diploma or equivalent (Required)
- English proficiency (Required)
- Ability to stand, bend, squat, and lift up to 100 pounds
- Works independently and as part of a team
- Relevant: 1 year (Preferred)
- Heavy Equipment Operator: 5 years (Preferred)
- heavy equipment mechanic: 3 years (Preferred)
- NJDEP UST Closure (Preferred but not required)
- Ability to commute to Township of Wall, NJ 07719 (Required)
Compensation & benefits
- Job Type: Full-time hourly
- Base pay: $35.00–$40.00 per hour, commensurate with experience
- Overtime paid for time worked over 8 hours/day
- Medical (Horizon Blue Cross), dental, and vision insurance
- 401K-type plan with company match up to 3% of base salary
- Holiday, vacation, and personal paid time off
- Retirement plan
Work location
On the road at active project sites across New Jersey.
Compliance
Background checks are a requirement for employment