Environmental Specialist I

Veoliaenvironnementsa; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Savings accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteering

Employer sponsored 401(k) plan

Job summary

Veoliaenvironmentsa is seeking a capable transport and disposal technician to perform sampling, manifesting, packaging, and coordination of hazardous waste transport. You will ensure compliance with DOT/EPA regulations, maintain equipment, and provide excellent service to clients in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; a chemistry-related bachelor's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related science discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sample waste streams according to prescribed policies and procedures.
• Manifesting, packaging, spill cleanup 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 DOT/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.

Skills

Team player

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Customer service orientation

Computer proficiency

Follow-through on assignments

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related science (preferred)

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 paper work 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.

Education/Experience/Background

• High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required


• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or 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 Drivers License


• Ability to obtain a Class A or B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Hazardous (H) endorsement

Benefits

• paid time off policies


• health


• dental


• vision


• life insurance


• savings accounts


• tuition reimbursement


• paid volunteering


• 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.