Heavy Equipment Operator II

Veolia | North America; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Veolia in North America is seeking a hazardous materials handler at our Wisconsin facility. The role involves receiving, sampling, labeling, and processing materials to meet disposal specifications, with duties including operating front-end loaders, excavators, forklifts, and roll-off trucks during shifts from 3:00 p.m. to Midnight.

You'll work in a team, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and train new staff while collaborating across maintenance and operations.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Chemical hazards knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

15 years experience in similar field

HAZWOPER Certification

Forklift Certification

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

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.

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

Hours

3:00 p.m. to Midnight

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.

Qualifications

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

Required 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.

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.