Utility Laborer

Veolia • Menomonee Falls, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The second shift 3:00 p.m. - Midnight. Must be clean-shaven. Position Purpose: Responsible for performing a variety of routine hazardous and non-hazardous waste tasks in the movement of solids and liquids. Under direct supervision, tasks could include all types of manual labor in cleaning and decontamination operations, handling, packing, re-packing, unloading and loading, processing at fixed operations site. Primary Duties/responsibilities: Load and unload various size containers (totes, drums, tankers, trailers. etc.) Use a variety of tools such as impact wrenches, shovels, jackhammers, etc. Transport hazardous waste materials from storage facilities within the facility as directed. Decontaminate and dispose of empty drums and/or containers according to RCRA and disposal guidelines. Assist in completing all necessary paperwork for processing materials to include transportation of materials to and from various locations. Perform general housekeeping duties. Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area. Inspection material handling equipment as directed. Assist in the loading/unloading of hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials at various on-site locations. Act in a safe manner at all times to prevent accidents. Notify supervisor/manager of all incidents and accidents within established timeframes. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required.
• Ability to effectively communicate through reading and writing
• Ability to safely operate material handling equipment such as fork trucks, hand trucks, roll-off trucks, etc.
• Basic knowledge of chemical hazards.
• HAZWOPER training required
• Forklift Certification required

Nice To Haves

• Prior work experience of 3 to 6 months in the hazardous waste or chemical industry in a related position with proficiency in handling forklifts and a variety of tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload various size containers (totes, drums, tankers, trailers. etc.)
• Use a variety of tools such as impact wrenches, shovels, jackhammers, etc.
• Transport hazardous waste materials from storage facilities within the facility as directed.
• Decontaminate and dispose of empty drums and/or containers according to RCRA and disposal guidelines.
• Assist in completing all necessary paperwork for processing materials to include transportation of materials to and from various locations.
• Perform general housekeeping duties.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area.
• Inspection material handling equipment as directed.
• Assist in the loading/unloading of hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials at various on-site locations.
• Act in a safe manner at all times to prevent accidents.
• Notify supervisor/manager of all incidents and accidents within established timeframes.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.

What This Job Offers

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