Heavy Equipment Operator

WHY would you want to work for Koppers?

• Stability! We've been around over 100 years and are continuing to grow.
• We care! Every day we live our mission, "Protecting What Matters and Preserving The Future."
• We're safe! We have a commitment to "Zero Harm" because even 1 injury is too many.
• Provide for you and your family! We offer competitive pay with excellent benefits.

Primary Duties/Zero Harm Responsibilities

• Observe the "General Rules for All Employees" at all times.
• Maintains chemical and temporary hazardous waste storage area.
• Responsible for the safe operation of all heavy equipment assigned.
• Keeps work area clean and free of debris.
• Supports spill response activities and aids in clean-up of drippage in the Treated Wood Storage Yard.
• Cleans and helps maintain drip track, cylinder basement, and concrete areas under storage units using high-pressure washing, detergents, scrapping, and sweeping.
• Cleans catch basins, drain screens, and troughs.
• Job may require the handling of hazardous materials.
• Employee will be required to clean up duties thoroughly. Must be able to take a company-provided DOT HazMat training course and successfully complete the course. A respirator could be required.
• Label and load hazardous waste shipments.
• Promptly report all incidents, injuries, damages, or other Zero Harm issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Demonstrates acceptable retention level for the required training elements.
• Pass pre-employment medical screening.
• May have to be medically cleared to wear a respirator.
• Authorized as a permit confined space attendant and/or entrant.
• Trained to handle hazardous waste.
• Willingness to work outdoors.

Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law, state, or local law.