Heavy Equipment Operator

Veolia; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental company seeks a Hazardous Materials Operator in Menomonee Falls. This role involves receiving, processing, and disposing of materials in line with regulatory requirements. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, HAZWOPER, and forklift certifications, along with a proficiency in teamwork and safety protocols.

Benefits

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Heavy equipment operation experience preferred.
• HAZWOPER Certification and Forklift Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as front-end loaders and excavators.
• Mix and process hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
• Sample and receive drums for analytical testing.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of chemical hazards

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Heavy equipment

Forklift

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 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, 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.