Environmental Specialist I

Veolia | North America; Henderson (CO); On-site; USD 34,440 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteering

Annual Performance Bonus up to 4%

Job summary

Veolia | North America in Henderson, Colorado, is seeking a dedicated individual for specialized transportation and disposal services. Responsibilities involve loading/unloading waste, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and maintaining professionalism with clients.

The ideal candidate will possess a High School diploma, preferably a Bachelor's in Chemistry, and required certifications like HAZWOPER. Competitive pay of $25 to $27 per hour, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off and 401(k) options.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related science discipline preferred.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification required.
• Valid Driver's License mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading drums and totes.
• Sample waste streams according to prescribed policies.
• Manifesting, packaging, spill clean-up response.
• Maintain a professional image to clients.
• Comply and enforce all compliance and safety procedures.
• Operate and maintain equipment efficiently.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Computer proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

HAZWOPER certification

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

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

• Loading and unloading drums and totes.
• 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: $25 to $27 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.

Sick leave - 56 hours; Observed Holidays - 11 days; Vacation - 15 days

Eligible for up to 4% Annual Performance Bonus

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.