Environmental Specialist I

Veolia; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

Job summary

Veolia in Arlington, Texas is seeking a professional to provide specialized transportation and disposal services. This position involves manifesting, packaging, and spill response, while adhering to environmental regulations.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong team spirit, excellent communication skills, and a valid Driver's License. Comprehensive benefits are offered, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or a related science discipline is preferred.
• Ability to follow through on assignments.

Responsibilities

• Sample waste streams according to prescribed policies and procedures.
• Manifesting, packaging, and spill clean-up response.
• Maintain a professional image to clients.
• Comply and enforce all compliance, health, safety procedures.
• Become familiar with DOT/EPA and regulations required for hazardous waste disposal.
• Operate and maintain all equipment professionally.

Skills

Strong team player

Excellent interpersonal skills

Time management

Strong customer service orientation

Computer proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or related science

Tools

Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License

Job description

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 Environmental 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

• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to obtain a Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Hazardous (H) endorsement within the first 6 months of employment. Onsite 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.