Environmental Specialist I

Veolia | North America; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Savings accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer time off

Employer sponsored 401(k) plan

Job summary

Veolia in North America is seeking a field-focused environmental technician to perform sampling, manifesting, packaging, and transportation coordination of hazardous wastes in accordance with DOT and EPA regulations.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with a preferred bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related science; strong teamwork, communication, and time-management skills are essential. Valid driver’s license and HazWOPER readiness are part of the job considerations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related science preferred.
• Strong teamwork and communication abilities.
• Excellent time management and customer service orientation.
• Proficiency with computers.
• Ability to follow through on assignments.

Responsibilities

• Sample waste streams according to prescribed policies and procedures.
• Manifest, package, spill cleanup, labeling, loading, and coordinating transportation.
• Maintain a professional image and address client inquiries with solutions.
• Comply with health, safety, and regulatory procedures.
• Operate and maintain equipment for optimum efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team player

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Customer service

Computer proficiency

Follow-through

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related science

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

• 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

Benefits

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes:

• paid time off policies


• health


• dental


• vision


• life insurance


• savings accounts


• tuition reimbursement


• paid volunteering


• more


• 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.