Environmental Specialist I

Veolia; Mount Olive (NJ); Hybride; USD 32 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Veolia in North America seeks a transportation and disposal specialist to service clients with compliant waste handling, labeling, loading, and transportation coordination. Emphasis on safety and regulatory adherence.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and the ability to obtain a CDL with hazardous endorsement; 40-hour HAZWOPER training is required. Targeted hourly pay ranges from $23 to $25, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related science preferred.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification required.
• Valid Driver's License; ability to obtain Class A or B CDL with Hazardous endorsement.

Responsabilités

• Sample waste streams according to prescribed policies.
• Manifest, package, spill clean-up, labeling, loading/unloading, and coordinating transportation.
• Maintain a professional image to clients and address inquiries with solutions.
• Comply with DOT/EPA and Veolia policies and procedures.
• Operate and maintain equipment to ensure efficiency and safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Customer service

Computer proficiency

Follow-through

Formation

High School/GED

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related science (preferred)

Description du poste

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

Targeted Hourly Pay: $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.

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.