Environmental Specialist (Hazardous Waste)

Veolia Environnement SA; Virginia (MN); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteering

Zusammenfassung

Veolia in North America provides transportation and disposal services for clients, handling manifesting, packaging, spill response, labeling, loading, and coordinating transportation while following environmental, health, and safety rules.

The role emphasizes compliance with DOT/EPA and Veolia (VES-TS) regulations, equipment operation, and professional client interaction to ensure efficient disposal of hazardous waste.

Qualifikationen

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with others.
• Strong communication skills and customer service orientation.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and organize tasks.
• Proficient with common computer software and data entry.

Aufgaben

• Sample waste streams according to prescribed policies.
• Manifesting, packaging, spill clean-up and transportation coordination.
• Answer client inquiries and propose solutions to issues.
• Comply with all health, safety, and DOT/EPA regulations.
• Familiarize with DOT/EPA and Veolia regulations for disposal paperwork.
• Operate and maintain equipment to ensure efficiency and safety.

Kenntnisse

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Computer proficiency

Follow-through

Ausbildung

HS diploma or GED

Bachelors in Chemistry or related field preferred

Jobbeschreibung

• Full-time
• Contract type: Standard

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
• 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.