Environmental Specialist (Hazardous Waste)

Veolia | North America; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer time

Job summary

Veolia in North America is seeking a transportation and disposal services specialist to manage manifesting, packaging, spill response, labeling, loading/unloading and transport coordination while complying with DOT/EPA and Veolia policies.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or GED; a Bachelor's degree is preferred. Expected skills include strong communication, time management and customer service with a commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related science preferred.
• Includes knowledge of DOT/EPA and Veolia policies.

Responsibilities

• Sample waste streams per policies and procedures.
• Manifest, package, spill cleanup, label, load/unload and coordinate transport.
• Present professional client image; address inquiries and solutions.
• Comply with safety and regulatory procedures (DOT/EPA/VES-TS).
• Familiarize with DOT/EPA and VES-TS paperwork for disposal.
• Operate and maintain equipment safely; perform other duties.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Time management

Customer service

Computer skills

Follow-through

Education

High School diploma / GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

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
Position Purpose:
This position provides specialized transportation and disposal services to our clients. Responsibilities include manifesting, packaging, spill response, labeling, loading/unloading, coordinating transportation, and sampling/profiling material while adhering to state and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations.
Primary Duties/responsibilities:

• 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 in accordance with VES-TS policies.
• Become familiar with all U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT)/Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and VES-TS 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
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related science discipline preferred

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Strong team player
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines
• Strong customer service orientation
• Computer proficiency
• Ability to follow through on assignments.

Required Certification / Licenses / Training:

• 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification
• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to obtain a Class A or B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Hazardous (H) endorsement

Additional Information:
Pay Range: $20 to $26 per hour
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.