Environmental Specialist I

Veolia; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Veolia in North America is seeking a field‑level technician to provide transportation and disposal services for hazardous waste. You will sample waste streams, manage manifests and coordinate shipments, while adhering to federal and state regulations and maintaining strong client relations.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, plus certifications such as HazWoper and a valid driver’s license, with CDL endorsement preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related science preferred.
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must manage time effectively to meet multiple deadlines.
• Customer service orientation and computer proficiency expected.
• Ability to follow through on assignments in a safety-conscious environment.

Responsibilities

• Sample waste streams according to policies and procedures.
• Manifest, package, spill cleanup and coordinate transportation.
• Maintain professional image with clients and offer solutions.
• Comply with DOT/EPA and company safety policies.
• Familiarize with regulations for hazardous waste paperwork.
• Operate and maintain equipment efficiently.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Customer service

Computer proficiency

Follow-through

Education

High School diploma or GED

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

Tools

HazWoper Certification

Valid Driver's License

CDL with hazardous endorsement (preferred)

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

Additional Information

Pay range: $32.57 to $34 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.

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.