About us

North State Environmental, Inc. is a leader in the stream and wetland restoration industry. We have been in business for 30+ years performing restoration and grading projects nationwide.

Essential Functions

Operate a variety of equipment utilized in the construction of Stream & Wetland Restoration Projects, Mass Earth Moving and General Site Grading. This position may require working out of town Monday - Friday.

• Operate heavy equipment of various sizes and weights used in stream restoration, mass earthmoving or site preparation.
• Excavators w/ Hydraulic Thumbs
• Bulldozer
• Wheel Loaders
• Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures. Bring problems to the attention of the Project Manager, Safety Director, or Human Resources Manager as needed.
• Follow daily procedures and protocols as set forth in equipment training.
• Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refer defects or needed repairs to supervisor, clean equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Considerable knowledge of heavy-equipment operating principles. Ability to drive and operate the equipment under varying working conditions.
• Ability to travel and work away from home Monday- Friday if needed.
• Working knowledge of methods, materials, and tools used in heavy equipment operation.
• Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations.
• Ability to perform manual work requiring periods of extensive physical exertion and potential exposure to adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to work from construction specifications or project plans.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.

Physical Work Activities and Exposure

Operators must have good eyesight and better than average coordination in order to operate both hand and foot levers simultaneously. They must have good judgment in order to perform complicated tasks and must be able to work closely with other crafts without constant supervision. Skilled operators are constantly alert and observant of their surroundings.

• Work is regularly performed in outside weather conditions including rain and extreme heat.
• Exposure to wet and humid condition on a daily basis
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50lbs and occasionally lift and /or move up to 100lbs.
• Frequent sitting, talking and hearing
• Use of hands to operate tools or controls
• Reach with hands and arms
• Walk distances over uneven terrain

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in operating heavy equipment
• Sufficient education to make appropriate arithmetic equations and complete written documentation; or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training that provides the desired knowledge, skills and characteristics.
• May require working out of town Monday - Friday

North State Environmental, Inc. provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

• Women-led organization
• Paid time off

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Year round work

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Heavy equipment operation: 3 years (Preferred)

License Certification:

• Non-CDL Class C (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Winston-Salem, NC: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person