Heavy Equipment Operator (Union)

Veolia; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia in North America seeks a safety‑minded operator to manage the receipt, sampling, labeling and processing of hazardous and nonhazardous materials. You will handle equipment such as front-end loaders and excavators, ensure batch sheet accuracy and route materials for testing and disposal, while maintaining rigs and complying with regulations.

Responsibilities include moving materials with tractor‑trailers, assisting as an Emergency Coordinator when needed, and performing other duties as

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Heavy equipment operation experience preferred.
• Three to five years of heavy equipment operation experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as front-end loader and excavator.
• Mix and process hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
• Sample and receive drums for testing and labeling.
• Use batch sheets to track material flow and routing.
• Move processed containers to recycling trailer or drum roll-off.
• Perform maintenance, inspections and small repairs on equipment.
• Move material using tractor-trailers.
• Act as Emergency Coordinators as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

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

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.
• Three to Five years of heavy equipment operation experience under experience.

Additional Information

Benefits:

• 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.