Heavy Equipment Operator

Veolia | North America; Plainville (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteering

Job summary

Veolia | North America, in Plainville, CT, is seeking an Equipment Operator to safely operate a front-end loader and support heavy equipment tasks in our materials processing site.

The role requires 3+ years of equipment experience, a High School diploma or GED, English proficiency, and the ability to work outdoors in all conditions. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a pathway within Veolia's North American network.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• 3+ years of experience operating a front-end loader.
• Experience operating heavy equipment such as haul truck, water truck, telehandler forklift, skid steer, and excavator is a plus.
• Ability to speak, understand and write in English.
• Must be able to work outdoors in hot and cold temperatures and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to wear company provided PPE and to work overtime or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Safe and efficient operation primarily using a front-end loader.
• Perform pre-trip inspections and grease fittings as needed prior to operation of equipment.
• Provide guidance and serve as a spotter for trucks arriving and departing from the process operations.
• Maintain clean process operations, ensuring that work area and equipment are free from clutter; end of shift cleanup.
• Willingness to fill in for operations and/or maintenance staff as needed.
• Participate in pre-shift and post-shift safety and operational meetings.

Skills

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Front-end Loader operation

Heavy equipment familiarity

Computer-based training portals

Job description

Company 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.

The Equipment Operator will be responsible for safe and efficient operation primarily using a front-end loader and the occasional operation of other heavy equipment to transport earthen material, process equipment, and components. Additional responsibilities include performing physical and manual labor-related tasks such as maintenance, cleaning and manually material sorting.

Primary Responsibilities

• Safe and efficient operation primarily using a front-end loader.
• Perform pre-trip inspections and grease fittings as needed prior to operation of equipment.
• Provide guidance and serve as a spotter for trucks arriving and departing from the process operations.
• Maintain clean process operations, ensuring that both work area and equipment remain free from clutter. Responsible for ensuring that work area is clean and organized at the end of the shift.
• Willingness to fill in for operations and/or maintenance staff as needed.
• Participate in pre-shift and post-shift safety and operational meetings.
• Adhere to all company and governmental safety regulations.
• Perform other reasonably related tasks and additional duties as assigned by supervisor/management.

Qualifications

Basic Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required
• 3+ years of experience operating, >3yrfront-end loader.
• Experience operating of heavy equipment including haul truck, water truck, telehandler forklift, skid steer, and excavator a plus.
• Mechanical aptitude/ability a plus
• Ability to speak, understand and write in English.
• Ability to walk over uneven surfaces and climb onto equipment.
• Ability to bend and to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the workday.
• Must be able to work outdoors in hot and cold temperatures.
• Must be able to work in a busy, often distracting work environment.
• Willingness and ability to wear company provided personal protection equipment eye protection, steel toed shoes, hard hat, hearing protection and Tyvek coveralls.
• Capability to work overtime and various shifts which may include weekends.
• Good work ethic, self-motivated

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to deal politely and professionally with coworkers and company visitors
• Ability to follow directions or instruction
• Ability to use a computer to access training portals

Additional Information

Pay Rate: $25.00 - $25.50

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more.
• In addition, commencing no later than January 1, 2027, benefits package will include 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.

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