Heavy Equipment Operator

Veolia | North America; Plainville (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteering

Job summary

Veolia | North America is seeking an Equipment Operator in Plainville, Connecticut. The operator will primarily use a front-end loader and perform various physical tasks including maintenance and material sorting.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, 3+ years of equipment operation experience, and is willing to work outdoors under various conditions. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including health insurance and retirement savings options.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience operating front-end loader.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the workday.
• Must be able to work in various shifts including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Operate front-end loader safely and efficiently.
• Perform pre-trip inspections and maintenance on equipment.
• Maintain clean and organized work area at the end of the shift.

Skills

Experience operating front-end loader

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to work outdoors

Good work ethic

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Front-end loader

Heavy equipment (haul truck, water truck, telehandler)

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.

Role Summary

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 manual 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 front-end loader.
• Experience operating 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

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.