Environmental Specialist I

Veolia; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a Transportation and Waste Services Associate in Marlborough, MA to support specialized waste handling for clients, including manifesting, packaging, spill response, labeling, loading/unloading, and coordinating transportation under DOT/EPA and Veolia policies.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or GED; a 40-hour HAZWOPER certification and a valid driver's license; a Class A/B CDL with hazardous endorsement is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• HazWoper certification (40 hours) required.
• Valid driver's license; CDL with hazardous endorsement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sample waste streams and manage waste documentation.
• Manifest, package, spill response, labeling, and transportation coordination.
• Ensure compliance with DOT/EPA and Veolia policies.

Skills

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Customer service

Computer proficiency

Follow-through

Education

High School diploma / GED

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related

Tools

HazWoper Certification

Valid Driver's License

CDL with H endorsement (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

Targeted hourly pay range: Minimum of $24 to a maximum of $27

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

Eligible for up to 4% Annual Performance Bonus

Job posting is short term (6 months or less).

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:

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

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

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.