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Heavy Equipment Operator (Skillbridge)

CompanyVeolia Environnement SA
LocationMenomonee Falls
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 26, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Operate heavy equipment such as excavators and front-end loaders to process hazardous and non-hazardous materials. Manage material movement using batch sheets and perform routine maintenance and inspections on equipment.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
6392
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Partenaire des territoires, Veolia propose des solutions pour la gestion de l'eau, des déchets et de l'énergie qui participent au développement durable des villes et des industries. A travers ses trois activités complémentaires, Veolia contribue à développer l'accès aux ressources pour tous, à préserver les ressources disponibles et à les renouveler.
About the Role

Company Description

Veolia Group aims to be the benchmark company for ecological transformation. With nearly 230,000 employees worldwide, the Group designs and provides game-changing solutions that are both useful and practical for water, waste and energy management. Through its three complementary business activities, Veolia helps to develop access to resources, preserve available resources and replenish them. In 2021, the Veolia group provided 79 million inhabitants with drinking water and 61 million with sanitation, produced nearly 48 million megawatt hours and recovered 48 million tons of waste. Veolia Environnement (Paris Euronext: VIE) achieved consolidated revenue of 28,508 billion euros in 2021.  www.veolia.com 

 

Job Description

The Veolia North America SkillBridge Program is an approved program under the Department of Defense Instruction ("DoDI") 1322.29 as an opportunity for service members preparing for civilian careers to gain valuable civilian work experience during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Veolia Group while on active duty and continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members. Eligible Applicants must have written command approval to participate. 

This role is for second shift and those hours are Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to Midnight. 

  • 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 a recycling trailer or drum roll-off for disposal.
  • Perform required maintenance, inspections, and small repairs on equipment
  • Moving material using tractor-trailers.

Qualifications

  • Served at least 180 continuous days on active duty 
  • Within 12 months of separation or retirement from the military 
  • Able to start within 180 days prior to their separation or retirement from active military service. 
  • Must have high school diploma/GED
  • MUST be clean shaven
  • Seven to ten years of heavy equipment operation experience. i.e. small or large excavators.

    Waste industry experience is a plus.

Additional Information

About Veolia:

Veolia offers the most complete range of environmental solutions to meet the challenges of cities, governments, campuses, businesses and industries. Our network of talent and hands-on know-how is unique and unrivaled. 

We help our customers address their environmental and sustainability challenges in energy, water and waste. That means improving our clients' energy efficiency, better managing their water and wastewater, and recovering resources from their wastes. We do this in a safe, cost-effective and innovative manner for more than 550 communities and more than 30,000 businesses, campuses and organizations throughout North America.                                    

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.

  • Contract type: Internship
  • Key Skills
    Heavy equipment operationExcavator operationFront-end loader operationHazardous material processingNon-hazardous material processingEquipment maintenanceEquipment inspectionEquipment repairTractor-trailer operationBatch sheet managementSample collectionLabeling accuracy
    Categories
    TradesEnvironmental & SustainabilityManufacturingLogisticsEnergy