Bio Solids Loader Veolia NA

Veolia Water Milwaukee LLC; Wantagh (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading environmental company as a Bio-Solids Loader, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining operations and ensuring safety standards. This position involves loading trailers, performing maintenance on equipment, and working in diverse weather conditions. You will be part of a dedicated team committed to environmental sustainability and safety. With a competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits, this role offers an excellent opportunity for growth within a reputable organization. If you have a passion for hands-on work and a commitment to safety, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 1+ year of related trade experience required.
• Experience in loading trailers and basic maintenance duties.

Responsibilities

• Load Bio-Solids into trailers and perform maintenance tasks.
• Conduct daily vehicle safety inspections and manage yard mule operations.

Skills

Communication Skills

Safety Compliance

Maintenance Knowledge

Heavy Equipment Operation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift

Yard Horse

Pickup Truck

Mobile Crane

Job description

Company Description

A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent.

Please visit our website for more information – www.veolianorthamerica.com

Job Description

Pay Rate: $20.65 per hour.

Position Purpose:

The incumbent is primarily responsible for the loading of Bio-Solids into trailers. In addition, the incumbent will participate in the maintenance and repair of buildings and grounds. The incumbent will possess a basic knowledge of maintenance and all wastewater hazards.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Bio-Solids Loading Tasks:
  • Tarping and un-tarping trailers.
  • Monitor loading operations to ensure contractual requirements are met.
  • Open and close charging chutes to allow the trailers to be loaded evenly.
  • Weigh empty & full trailers, print weight tickets.
  • Manifest loaded trailers.
  • Ensure trailers are properly filled and that solids are reasonably leveled off.
  • Charge or fuel yard mule.
  • Check fluids, hydraulics and air pressure systems in the yard mule.
  • Check tire pressure in the yard mule.
  • Perform daily vehicle safety inspection of the yard mule and turn over paperwork to Operations Supervisor.
  • Clean the truck bay of any accumulated debris or solids.
  • Ensure truck bay drains are clear of debris.
  • Assist centrifuge operator with cleaning the Dewatering Building process area.
  • Ensure no solids or liquids exit the loading area pursuant to NYSDEC spill regulations.
  • Check the sludge trailer infrastructure, tractor & tractor tires for any accumulated bio-solids prior to moving the trailer from the loading bay.
  • Check third party vendors trailers to ensure they are roadworthy, are free of debris, holes or other issues that could cause a sludge release, and the braking system operates properly.
  • Notify the Operations supervisor on duty of any issues immediately.
• Laborer Tasks:
  • Perform custodial and clean-up work on plant grounds including cutting grass, snow removal and trash pick-up. Perform custodial work in buildings including, but not limited to, sweeping, mopping, waxing, buffing, washing windows scrubbing walls and vacuuming.
  • Perform manual labor functions as assigned.
  • Perform minor maintenance services on vehicles and equipment including, but not limited to, washing, tightening chains, replacing cables and bolts, checking tire inflation and performing lubrication according to the manufacturers’ recommended schedules.
  • Perform regular checks of equipment condition, noting deficiencies and following maintenance scheduling procedures, schedule the necessary maintenance or replacement.
  • Clean and prepare surfaces to be painted. Apply paint and varnish to buildings and equipment.
  • Recommend materials and supplies needed both to advise management on specific applications and to maintain inventory.
  • Observe all on-the-job safety regulations.
  • Other related tasks as assigned.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed both inside and outside with exposure to all kinds of weather conditions.
• Incumbents may be occasionally exposed to some noise, silica, dust, fumes, smoke, gases, greases, oils, electrical energy, solvents and vibration.
• Incumbents may work on slippery/uneven surfaces, around machinery with moving parts, moving objects/vehicles, ladder/scaffolding, below ground and may be exposed to water or other liquid materials.
• Maintain a high level of focus on health, safety and environment, ensuring safety within all activities.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• At least one (1) year of related trade experience.
• Experience in loading trailers.
• Experience in basic maintenance duties in an industrial location.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to communicate written and orally.
• Ability to adhere to all policies and regulations regarding safety and compliance.
• Able to utilize materials, methods, tools and equipment used in the day-to-day maintenance of buildings and grounds.
• Knowledge or/and ability to safely operate all hand or power tools equipment related to the job.
• Vehicle and Heavy Equipment Operations:
  • Yard Horse
  • Pickup Truck(s)
  • Forklift or other Powered Industrial Truck
  • Cranes – Mobile and Truck Crane

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Hold and maintain a NYS driver’s license – Commercial Driver’s License Class “A” is preferred.

Additional Information

Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.