Founded in 1976, Ceres Environmental Services, Inc. is a contracting firm specializing in heavy infrastructure construction development; disaster recovery operations; environmental remediation and materials recycling; as well as demolition/deconstruction across the United States.

Ceres currently holds more than 230 contracts with cities, counties and U.S. states and has completed thousands of contracts over the last 40 years.

We seek, reward and retain honest, intelligent, driven teammates regularly able to put our client’s interests first.

We are preemptively advertising for disaster recovery team members which may needed as a result of Hurricane Irma.  Locations/needs will vary.  

Job Summary:

Safely operate heavy equipment assisting with debris removal. Equipment may include: front-end loader, grinder, dozer, log loader, excavator, grader, backhoe or any other specialty heavy equipment as applicable.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work in adherence to safe practices, procedures, work site or traffic laws.
• Move levers and depress pedals to maneuver equipment.
• Function in a strenuous and dangerous work environment.
• Complete work projects on time and in an effective manner.
• Grease, oil, and perform minor repairs. Fuel and service equipment as required.
• Inform and advise management or repair technician for major repairs or maintenance.
• Perform daily inspections and maintenance evaluations/checks on all equipment before and after use.
• Maintain effective working relationship with co-workers.
• Understand and perform various daily and weekly assignments from oral or written communication.
• Keep equipment and work area clean and orderly.
• Adhere to all company safety standards/policies and applicable OSHA regulations.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Essential Qualifications:

• 6+ months of heavy equipment operating experience.
• Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Use equipment and materials properly.
• Consistently at work and on time.

Desired Qualifications:

• Exhibit sound and accurate judgment.
• Follow instructions, respond to management direction.
• Commit to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Competent in required job skills and knowledge.
• Prioritize and plan work activities.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
• Meet productivity standards; complete work in timely manner.
• Observe safety and security procedures; use equipment and materials properly.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

May vary from site to site and in some cases be greater or lesser than indicated here.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places and extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Ceres Environmental is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

E-Verify: We comply with Federal law by verifying employment eligibility.

Job Summary

Manage the development, implementation and maintenance of the company policies and contract regulations. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining contract schedules and detailed agreements
• Responsible for preparing, maintaining, updating and organizing all relevant records pertaining to contract jobs
• Proactively communicate with project management and superintendents, keeping all abreast of any upcoming issues, opportunities and change orders
• Oversight of site and sub-contractor performance 
• Other duties may be assigned. 

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management
• A minimum of 3 years construction experience
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable in office start-up situations
• Travel flexibility
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of MS Office including, Excel, Word, and Access

Desired Qualifications

• Prior experience with Quality Control in construction or disaster recovery work
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; develops alternative solutions
• Contributes to building a positive team spirit
• Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals
• Exhibits sound and accurate judgment
• First Aid/CPR certification
• Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality
• Meets productivity standards; strives to increase productivity
• Observes safety and security procedures.  Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses equipment and materials properly

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

May vary from site to site and in some cases be greater or lesser than indicated here.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. 

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, and 401K

Ceres Environmental is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.