Environmental Specialist I

Veolia North America, LLC; Middlesex (NJ); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer time

Bonus potential

Descripción de la vacante

Veolia North America, LLC is seeking a transportation and disposal specialist to support clients with manifesting, packaging, spill response, and regulatory compliance. You will coordinate transportation, sample/profiling of material, and ensure adherence to DOT/EPA and internal policies.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with a preference for a chemistry-related bachelor's degree. Required certifications include 40-hour HAZWOPER and a valid driver’s license; CDL with H endorsement

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related science discipline preferred.
• HAZWOPER certification (40 hours) required; CDL with Hazardous endorsement preferred.

Responsabilidades

• 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 with all health, safety, and procedures per VES-TS policies.
• Familiarize with DOT/EPA and VES-TS regulations for disposal paperwork.
• Operate and maintain all equipment to ensure efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Customer service

Computer proficiency

Follow-through

Educación

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's in Chemistry or related science

Descripción del empleo

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

• 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

$23 to $25 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.