Heavy Equipment Operator II

Veolia | North America; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia in North America seeks a hazardous materials handler/operator to receive, sample, label, and process materials for disposal, ensuring regulatory compliance. The role involves operating heavy machinery, moving materials, and performing routine maintenance at a Wisconsin site.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a minimum of 15 years in a similar field, and mandatory certifications including HAZWOPER and forklift.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 15+ years experience in similar field/capacity.
• Heavy equipment operation experience preferred.
• HAZWOPER Certification - Company provided
• Forklift Certification required - Company provided

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 for lab testing.
• Move material using tractor-trailers and forklift.
• Perform maintenance, inspections, and small repairs on equipment.
• Training of new employees and Emergency Coordinator duties as needed.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Team player

Interpersonal communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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

• Must be able to provide a high school diploma or GED.
• The second shift hours are Monday through Friday 3:00 p.m. to Midnight.
• Must be clean- shaven.

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 a 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.
• Forklift operation.
• Roll-off truck operation.
• Training of new employees.

Education/Experience/Background

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Heavy equipment operation experience preferred.
• Minimum 15 years experience in similar field/capacity

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

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

Certification/Licenses/Training

• HAZWOPER Certification - Company provided
• Forklift Certification required - Company provided

Additional Information

Benefits

Our employees are covered by comprehensive benefits packages including paid time off policies; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement plans, savings accounts; tuition reimbursement; paid volunteering and more.

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