Environmental Specialist I

Veolia Environnement SA; Cambridge (MA); Sur place; USD 29 000 - 33 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer time off

Résumé du poste

Veolia North America is seeking a Transportation and Hazardous Waste Specialist to support client sites. In this role you will sample waste streams, manage manifesting and packing, and coordinate transportation while ensuring compliance with DOT, EPA and Veolia policies.

Strong teamwork and clear communication are essential. Mandatory 40-hour HAZWOPER, a valid driver's license, and the ability to obtain a Class A or B CDL with Hazmat.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related science preferred.
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Competent in computer use and data recording.
• Ability to follow through on assignments.

Responsabilités

• Sample waste streams according to policies and procedures.
• Manifesting, packaging, spill cleanup and coordination of transportation.
• Maintain a professional image when interacting with clients and propose solutions to problems.
• Comply with all health, safety, and procedures (VES-TS).
• Familiarity with DOT/EPA and VES-TS regulations for paperwork submission.

Connaissances

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Computer proficiency

Follow-through

Formation

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related science

Description du poste

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:$21 to $24 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.