Heavy Equipment Operator (Union)

Veolia

Heavy Equipment Operator (Union)

Menomonee Falls, WI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    BENEFITS

    Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate 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.

    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

    Qualifications

    Education / Experience / Background:

    • High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required
    • Heavy equipment operation experience preferred.

    Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

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

    Required Certification / Licenses / Training:

    • HAZWOPER Certification
    • Forklift Certification required

    Additional Information

    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.

  • Industry
    Biotechnology