Heavy Equipment Operator

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 maintaining and operating heavy equipment used in operations, including; skid loaders, backhoes and front end loaders used in industrial settings. Work duties may require minor mechanical maintenance and repairs.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ability to operate heavy, power-driven equipment to increase efficiency and productivity.
• Maintain and repair heavy, power-driven equipment.
• Ability to clearly and concisely communicate site conditions or changes in conditions to management.
• Ensures the documentation of equipment maintenance history through the use of the CMMS System.
• Works independent of or with operations and contractors.
• Possible other duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

• Occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and works near moving mechanical parts.
• Possibility of exposure to extreme outdoor weather conditions such as ice and snow.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• 2 to 5 years in an industrial environment or related work experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Operational characteristics of a variety of heavy, power driven equipment.
• Maintenance requirements of heavy, power driven equipment.
• Methods used in general industrial work.
• Understanding of occupational hazards and safe work practices.
• Must be able to participate in after-hours emergency call-outs.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Must possess a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check.

Additional Information

Benefits: Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. 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.

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.