Environmental Specialist I

Veoliaenvironnementsa; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteering

Job summary

Veolia envir onnementsa seeks a dedicated technician to provide specialized transportation and disposal services. You will sample waste streams, manifest and package materials, and coordinate transport while adhering to DOT/EPA and internal safety rules.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, with a bachelor’s in chemistry preferred. A 40-hour HAZWOPER certification and a valid CDL (hazmat endorsement) are required or obtainable. Competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Strong team player, able to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for client interaction.
• Time management skills to handle multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Sample waste streams according to prescribed policies and procedures.
• Manifest, package, spill cleanup, labeling, loading/unloading and coordinating transportation.
• Maintain a professional image to clients by answering inquiries and proposing solutions.
• Comply with all compliance, health, safety, and procedures per VES-TS policies.
• Familiar with DOT/EPA and VES-TS regulations for submitting paperwork to expedite disposal of hazardous waste.
• Operate and maintain all equipment safely for optimum efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong team player

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Customer service orientation

Computer proficiency

Follow-through on assignments

Education

High School diploma / GED

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related science

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

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.

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.