Heavy Equipment Operator

Veolia North America; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental company is seeking a Hazardous Materials Operator in Menomonee Falls, WI. The position involves operating heavy equipment and processing hazardous materials while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates must hold a high school diploma or GED and relevant certifications, such as HAZWOPER and forklift. The role offers a dynamic work environment, with comprehensive benefits including health and retirement plans.

Benefits

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteering

401(k) plan

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Heavy equipment operation experience preferred.
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operating heavy equipment such as front-end loader and excavator.
• Mixing and processing hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
• Maintaining and inspecting equipment as necessary.

Skills

Team Player

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Knowledge of Chemical Hazards

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

HAZWOPER Certification

Forklift Certification

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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 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.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Strong team player
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Basic knowledge of chemical hazards and materials

Required Certification / Licenses / Training

• HAZWOPER Certification
• Forklift Certification required

Additional Information

Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering, and more. Employees are also entitled to participate in an employer-sponsored 401(k) plan. Pay and benefits for union-represented employees 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.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Manufacturing

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