Heavy Equipment Operator

Does a career focused on changing the world’s energy future intrigue you? If so, we might have just the opportunity you’re looking for!Idaho National Laboratory’s Operations Support team is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator. This individual will work a 4×10 schedule out of our Central Facilities Area approximately1 hour from Idaho Falls.* Operate mobile equipment such as forklifts, loaders, Bull Dozers, Cranes, dump trucks, tank trucks, semi-trucks, tractor trailer combinations, and flat beds.* Must be able to qualify and build understanding and experience in hoisting and rigging.Minimum Requirements:* High School Diploma or GED and 4 years of experience* Previous experience using backhoes, excavators, road graders, heavy snow removal equipment is strongly preferred.* Must be capable of obtaining and maintaining a security “L” clearance for duration of employment.* Must be capable of satisfactorily completing facility specific, continuous and professional development training as required for duration of employment.* Must be capable of obtaining and maintaining DOT medical qualifications so as not to limit satisfaction of the minimum requirements defined in this document for the duration of employmentPreferred Requirements:* Must have a valid class A CDL and ability to obtain both H and N endorsements.* Hazmat endorsement preferredJob Information* Salary Grade: $39.16/hr (at the time of posting; this is a bargaining unit position)Certifications: DOT Driver, Crane Mobile, Crane Overhead, Testing Designated Position (TDP)Surveillances:Noise (Hearing Conservation Program)INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 5,000 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation’s nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.Growing INL: An Overview of New Facilities and CapabilitiesINL MissionOur mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.INL VisionOur vision is to change the world’s energy future and secure our nation’s critical infrastructure.Selective Service RequirementsTo be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.Equal Employment OpportunityIdaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply.Other InformationWhen applying to positions please provide a resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration.Benefits, Salary, and RelocationWe have an extremely competitive salary structure and phenomenal benefits. For more information, please visit: https://www.inl.gov/careers/benefits-overview/