Driver - Class B CDL

Veolia | North America; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer time

Job summary

Veolia North America is seeking a traveling Waste Handler to perform hazardous and non-hazardous waste tasks outdoors, wearing PPE. Candidates must be comfortable with overtime and keeping a clean-shaven appearance.

Responsibilities include consolidating wastes, decontamination, paperwork, sampling, packaging, and coordinating transportation, while following DOT/EPA regulations and safety guidelines. Requires a High School diploma or GED and 1–3 years of waste experience; 40-hour HAZWOPER

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of waste experience required.
• 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 containers per regulations.
• Assist in completing required paperwork for processing materials.
• Sample waste streams according to policies and procedures.
• Manifesting, packaging, spill cleanup and remedial activities, labeling, loading and unloading, and coordinating transportation.

Skills

Hazardous waste handling

Education

High School diploma / GED

Job 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.

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.

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.

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