Heavy Equipment Operator

Kelly Services; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer program

Job summary

Veolia in North America is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator (Union) – Direct Hire to manage the handling, sampling, labeling, and processing of hazardous and non-hazardous materials to meet regulatory disposal specifications, including equipment operation and routine maintenance.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 3–5 years of heavy equipment experience; strong safety and regulatory adherence are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Heavy equipment operation experience preferred.
• Three to Five years of heavy equipment operation experience.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment such as front-end loader, excavator, etc.
• Mix and process hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
• Sample and receive drums according to profiles to determine accuracy of identification labeling and route to lab for analytical testing.
• Utilize batch sheets to manage the movement of material for processing.
• After processing, move empty containers to recycling trailer or drum roll-off for disposal.
• Perform required maintenance, inspections, and small repairs on equipment
• Moving material using tractor-trailers.
• Act as Emergency Coordinators as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Heavy Equipment Operator (Union) –DIRECT HIRE

Company Description

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

Position Purpose

Responsible for receiving, sampling, labeling, processing and placement of hazardous and non-hazardous materials to include bulking, consolidation, pumping, and processing in accordance with regulatory requirements to ensure that the end product meets the appropriate specifications for disposal.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment such as front-end loader, excavator, etc.
• Mix and process hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
• Sample and receive drums according to profiles to determine accuracy of identification labeling and route to lab for analytical testing.
• Utilize batch sheets to manage the movement of material for processing.
• After processing, move empty containers to recycling trailer or drum roll-off for disposal.
• Perform required maintenance, inspections, and small repairs on equipment
• Moving material using tractor-trailers.
• Act as Emergency Coordinators as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Heavy equipment operation experience preferred.
• Three to Five years of heavy equipment operation experience under experience.

Additional Information

Benefits

• paid time off policies
• health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• retirement plans, savings accounts
• tuition reimbursement
• paid volunteering and more.

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.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

Why Kelly Engineering

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About Kelly

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affluent Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.