Heavy Equipment Operator II

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Operate 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.
• Move material using tractor‑trailers.
• Act as Emergency Coordinator as requested.
• Operate forklift and roll‑off truck.
• Train new employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (required).
• Must be clean‑shaven.
• Heavy equipment operation experience preferred.
• Minimum 15 years experience in a similar field/capacity.
• Strong team player.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of chemical hazards and materials.
• HAZWOPER Certification – company provided.
• Forklift Certification – company provided.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid time off policies.
• Retirement plans and savings accounts.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid volunteering opportunities.

Schedule

Second shift: Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to midnight.