Environmental Specialist (Entry level)

The Planet Group; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive training and advancement

Open to recent graduates with no exp.

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking an Environmental Specialist (Entry Level) for a Madison, WI role with starting pay up to $25/hour on a 6-month contract that may convert to hire. You will sort and transport materials and waste, ensuring safety and compliance with RCRA and DOT regulations during lab pack services.

Extensive training and advancement program; open to recent graduates with no experience. This is a safety-sensitive position emphasizing health and safety, regulatory knowledge, and client

Qualifications

• Education requirement: Four-year college degree (Science or environmental majors preferred) or 2+ years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensures Health & Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times.
• Provide Lab Packing services at customer sites maintaining compliance with applicable RCRA and DOT regulations and with established company SOPs.
• Sample and characterize customer waste, when necessary.
• Assist in the segregation of chemicals by class; packing compatible materials in appropriate containers and preparing for transportation; completing necessary paperwork per job.
• Determines and loads supplies needed for job completion and travels to various industry, laboratory, and school sites to perform lab pack services.
• Assists in characterizing materials at field project sites.
• Follows proper placarding and load segregation requirements when transporting materials.
• Develop good client relations by effectively communicating with Customers.
• Directs Field Technicians/Drivers assisting with waste collection.
• Introductory knowledge of high hazard materials management /assessment and cylinder handling

Education

Four-year college degree (Science or environmental majors preferred) or 2+years related experience

Job description

Job Title: Environmental Specialist (Entry Level)

Location: Madison, WI

Starting Pay: Up to $25/hr for entry level

Contract or Contact to Hire - 6 month contract and possibly direct hire

• Extensive training and advancement program
• Open to recent graduates with no experience

Our Client is looking for a entry level Environmental Specialist. They will be responsible for sorting, and transporting materials and waste. Will ensure compatibility and safety processes at all time for each job and lab pack services provided to customers

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Ensures Health & Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times
• Provide Lab Packing services at customer sites maintaining compliance with applicable RCRA and DOT regulations and with established company SOPs
• Sample and characterize customer waste, when necessary
• Assist in the segregation of chemicals by class; packing compatible materials in appropriate containers and preparing for transportation; completing necessary paperwork per job
• Determines and loads supplies needed for job completion and travels to various industry, laboratory, and school sites to perform lab pack services
• Assists in characterizing materials at field project sites
• Follows proper placarding and load segregation requirements when transporting materials
• Develop good client relations by effectively communicating with Customers
• Directs Field Technicians/Drivers assisting with waste collection
• Introductory knowledge of high hazard materials management /assessment and cylinder handling

Education

Four-year college degree (Science or environmental majors preferred) or 2+years related experience required

Experience

Prior lab packing or environmental waste experience preferred

Knowledge and Abilities

This is a safety sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function. Good knowledge and understanding of all federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to the Environmental Services Industry. Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with internal and external contacts