Environmental Specialist I

Veoliaenvironnementsa; Middleton (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia Environnement SA in Middleton, MA seeks a specialized transportation and hazardous waste disposal technician. You will sample waste streams, prepare manifests, coordinate shipments, and ensure compliance with DOT and EPA regulations.

Requires a high school diploma or GED, with a preferred Bachelor's in Chemistry. Must have a 40-hour HAZWOPER cert and a valid driver's license; ability to obtain Class A/B CDL with Hazardous endorsement.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related science discipline preferred.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Ability to obtain a Class A or B CDL with Hazardous (H) endorsement.
• Familiarity with DOT/EPA and VES-TS regulations for paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Sample waste streams according to prescribed policies and procedures.
• Manifesting, packaging, spill cleanup, labeling, loading/unloading, and coordinating transportation.
• Maintain a professional image to clients by answering inquiries and suggesting solutions to issues.
• Comply with health, safety, and procedures per VES-TS policies.
• Operate and maintain all equipment to ensure efficiency.
• Become familiar with applicable DOT/EPA and VES-TS regulations for paperwork.

Skills

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Customer service

Computer proficiency

Follow-through

Education

High school diploma or GED

Chemistry-related degree 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 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.

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

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.