DEA Driver Assistant

Veolia | North America; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

Veolia North America is seeking a field witness for DEA regulated waste handling. The role involves riding with a CDL driver, witnessing waste collection, and documenting the destruction process. Must meet DEA background checks and pass DOT requirements. Travel up to 4 overnights per week may be required.

Candidate should be physically capable of lifting up to 75 lbs, able to operate basic Windows software, and wear PPE as needed. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Able to read, understand, and write English.
• Able to repeatedly lift and carry up to 75 lbs.
• Able to stand, bend, and walk for extended periods.
• Willing to wear company-provided PPE (eye/foot protection, Tyvek, respirator).
• Must pass DOT physical, drug test, and DEA background check.
• Preferred: experience working with hazardous materials.
• One or more years related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Ability to operate a forklift.

Responsibilities

• Act as a witness at customer locations for DEA controlled substances.
• Ride with a CDL Driver to assist at stops.
• Video destruction process of DEA substances and upload to employer system.
• Maintain inventory and storage of hazardous materials per regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Procedural compliance

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Windows basics (Word, Excel)

Job description

Company Description

Veolia has acquired Clean Earth. As Clean Earth completes its integration into Veolia, recruiting and hiring for this role is being managed in partnership with the Clean Earth talent acquisition team.

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.

• Act as a witness at customer locations where DEA controlled substances are involved.
• Ride along with a CDL Driver to assist with duties at their stops.
• Video the destruction process of DEA controlled substances and upload video into employer system.
• Requires up to 4 overnights per weekbased on routes
• Load containers and supplies to truck for daily service stops
• May assist in maintaining inventory and storage of hazardous materials in accordance with appropriate regulations and policies, practices, and procedures.
• Follow all Health & Safety/Job Safety Analysis (JSA's) procedures as outlined in procedures and policies.
• Complete paperwork legibly, accurately, and in a timely manner.
• Performs related work and additional duties as requested or assigned by supervisor/manager.
• Regular contact with external customers and different levels of personnel on a daily basis.
• Candidate must meet all requirements for handling DEA regulated waste
• Drive non-DOT regulated vehicle to customer sites to witness regulated waste collection as needed.

Pay range $20.00 - $21.00 hourly

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or GED.
• Understand, read, and write English
• Able to repeatedly lift and carry up to 75 lbs.
• Able to stand, bend, and walk for extended periods of time
• Basic knowledge of Windows-based software (Word, Excel, etc)
• Willing and able to wear company-provided personal protective equipment such as eye protection, foot protection, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator (as needed)
• Able to pass a DOT physical, drug test, and DEA background check
• Preferred Requirements:
• Experience working with hazardous materials
• One or more years related experience
• Knowledge OSHA Regulations.
• Ability to operate a forklift
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to follow procedures

Additional Information

• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more.
• In addition, commencing no later than January 1, 2027, benefits package will include participation 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.