Heavy Equipment Operator

Enviri Corporation; Carteret (NJ); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Sick leave 24 hours

Floating holidays 2

Vacation 112 hours

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator in Carteret, NJ, to operate a range of heavy machinery safely and efficiently. The role includes daily safety checks, minor maintenance, and ensuring equipment is clean and ready for operation.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of wheel loader experience, can work outdoors in non-climate-controlled environments, and are comfortable wearing PPE. Hourly pay ranges from $20 to $24.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1+ years experience using a wheel loader/front-end loader.
• Willingness and ability to work in non-climate-controlled environments, including outdoors.
• Willingness and ability to wear PPE including eye protection, steel-toed shoes, gloves, Tyvek coveralls and respirator.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner according to all regulations and company policies.
• Perform and document daily safety and maintenance checks.
• Perform minor preventative and other maintenance.
• Clean equipment as scheduled or necessary.
• Perform other reasonably related tasks as assigned by management

Skills

Wheel loader operation

Safety awareness

Equipment inspection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Veolia has acquired Clean Earth. As Clean Earth completes its integration into Veolia, recruiting and hiring for this role is being managed in partnership with the Clean Earth talent acquisition team.

Veolia in North America 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. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Job Description

TheHeavy Equipment Operatoris responsible for operating a variety of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Heavy equipment may include wheel loaders, excavators; screening, crushing, and material conveying systems; street sweepers; skid steers; and other similar equipment. The Heavy Equipment Operator must also clean, inspect, and secure all equipment and perform minor preventative and other maintenance on his/her equipment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner according to all relevant local, state, and federal regulations and all company policies and procedures.
• Perform and document daily safety and maintenance checks.
• Perform minor preventative and other maintenance.
• Clean equipment as scheduled or necessary.
• Perform other reasonably related tasks as assigned by management

Qualifications

Basic Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• 1+ years experience using a wheel loader/front-end loader
• Willingness and ability to work in non-climate-controlled environments, including working outdoors
• Willingness and ability to wear company provided personal protection equipment including eye protection, steel toed shoes, gloves, Tyvek coveralls and respirator
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds throughout the workday

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in using an excavator, skid steer loader, and other relatedheavy equipment

Hourly Rate: $20-24

Additional Information

• Paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more.
• Participation 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.
• Sick leave – 24 hours.
• Observed Holidays – 2 floating days and 8 paid holiday.
• Vacation – 112 hours.

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.

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