Heavy Equipment Operator

Veolia; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental company is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator in Louisiana to operate and maintain heavy machinery in various settings. This role involves performing minor mechanical maintenance and ensuring safety practices while handling equipment like backhoes and front end loaders. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma and several years of relevant experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan

Qualifications

• 3 to 4 years in the hazardous waste industry preferred.
• Ability to operate heavy, power driven equipment.
• Required Local City or County Heavy Equipment Certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Maintain and repair heavy equipment as needed.
• Communicate site conditions to management.

Skills

Operational characteristics of heavy equipment

Maintenance requirements of heavy equipment

Understanding of safety work practices

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Heavy, power driven equipment

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. www.veolianorthamerica.com

Job Description

Position Purpose:
Responsible for maintaining and operating heavy equipment used in operations, including backhoes, dozers, and front end loaders, used in earth moving operations and/or industrial settings. Work duties may require minor mechanical maintenance and repairs.

Primary Duties /Responsibilities:

• Ability to operate heavy, power driven equipment to increase efficiency and productivity
• Maintain and repair heavy, power driven equipment
• Ability to clearly and concisely communicate site conditions or changes in conditions to management/supervisor
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education / Experience / Background:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3 to 4 years in the hazardous waste industry or related work experience preferred.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Operational characteristics of a variety of heavy, power driven equipment
• Maintenance requirements of heavy, power driven equipment
• Methods used in general construction and maintenance work
• Understanding of occupational hazards and safe work practices

Required Certification / Licenses / Training:

• Local City or County Heavy Equipment Certification

Additional Information

Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. 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.