Heavy Equipment Operator (Skillbridge)

Veolia • Menomonee Falls, WI

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About The Position

The Veolia North America SkillBridge Program offers eligible service members preparing for civilian careers the opportunity to gain civilian work experience during the last six months of military service, for up to 180 days. Participants must have written command approval and are not eligible for compensation from Veolia Group while on active duty; they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.

The Heavy Equipment Operator operates equipment such as front-end loaders and excavators, mixes and processes hazardous and non-hazardous materials, and handles materials and containers throughout processing. This role is scheduled Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to midnight.

Requirements

• Served at least 180 continuous days on active duty.
• Be within 12 months of separation or retirement from the military.
• Be able to start within 180 days prior to separation or retirement from active military service.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be clean shaven.
• Seven to ten years of heavy equipment operation experience, such as operating small or large excavators.

Nice To Haves

• Waste industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment, including front-end loaders and excavators.
• Mix and process hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
• Sample and receive drums according to profiles, verify the accuracy of identification labeling, and route samples to the laboratory for analytical testing.
• Use batch sheets to manage the movement of materials for processing.
• Move empty containers to a recycling trailer or drum roll-off for disposal after processing.
• Perform required equipment maintenance, inspections, and small repairs.
• Move material using tractor-trailers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED