Driver - Class B CDL

Veolia; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia in the United States is seeking a traveling hazardous waste technician to perform outdoor waste handling duties in full PPE. The role requires overtime and a clean-shaven appearance, with DOT/EPA regulatory awareness and hands-on site work across multiple facilities.

The candidate will consolidate waste streams, decontaminate containers, assist with paperwork, sample streams, and coordinate transportation, while maintaining professional client relations and adherence to safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of waste experience.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER and Safety training provided.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials at designated sites using appropriate equipment.
• Decontaminate and dispose of empty drums and/or containers according to disposal guidelines.
• Assist in completing all paperwork for processing materials.
• Sample waste streams according to prescribed policies and procedures.
• Manifesting, packaging, spill response and remedial activities, labeling and coordinating transportation.
• Maintain a professional image to clients by answering inquiries and suggesting solutions.
• Comply with all safety, health, and regulatory procedures and DOT/EPA requirements.
• Operate and maintain equipment to ensure efficiency and safety.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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

This is a traveling position. Additionally, candidates must be comfortable with working overtime and maintaining a clean-shaven appearance.

Position Purpose:

Responsible for performing a variety of daily hazardous and non-hazardous waste tasks outside while wearing personal protective equipment. Tasks include all types of manual labor in handling, consolidating, unloading and loading containers for processing at site or transportation to appropriate facilities.

Primary Duties /Responsibilities:

• Consolidate hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials at designated sites utilizing appropriate equipment for which you are appropriately trained.
• Decontaminate and dispose of empty drums and/or containers according to RCRA and disposal guidelines.
• Assist in completing all necessary paperwork for processing materials.
• Sample waste streams according to prescribed policies and procedures.
• Manifesting, packaging, spill clean-up response and remedial activities, labeling, loading, off loading, and coordinating transportation.
• Maintain a professional image to clients by answering inquiries and suggesting solutions to existing/potential problems.
• Comply and enforce all compliance, health, safety, and procedures.
• Become familiar with all U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT)/Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations required in submitting paperwork to expedite disposal of hazardous waste.
• Operate and maintain all equipment in a professional manner to ensure optimum efficiency and effectiveness.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education / Experience / Background:

• High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required
• One to three years of waste experience.

40-hour HAZWOPER and Safety training provided.

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.

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.