Environmental Specialist I

Veolia | North America; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteering

Job summary

Veolia North America is seeking a traveling hazardous waste technician to perform outdoor waste handling tasks in protective gear, consolidating and loading containers for processing at sites or transfer to facilities.

The role requires overtime, a clean-shaven appearance, and the ability to obtain a Class B CDL; 40-hour HAZWOPER and Safety training are provided.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related science preferred.
• Ability to obtain a Class B CDL.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER and Safety training provided.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials at designated sites using appropriate equipment.
• Decontaminate and dispose of empty drums and containers per RCRA guidelines.
• Assist in completing paperwork for processing materials.
• Sample waste streams according to policies and procedures.
• Manifest, package, and coordinate transportation and disposal of wastes.
• Maintain a professional image and address client inquiries with solutions.
• Comply with all health, safety, and procedures (VES-TS).
• Familiarize with DOT/EPA and VES-TS regulations for paperwork and disposal.
• Operate and maintain equipment to ensure efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hazardous waste handling

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

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.

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

This is a traveling position. Additionally, candidates must be comfortable with working overtime and maintaining a clean-shaven appearance.

Position Purpose

Responsible for performing a variety of daily hazardous and non-hazardous waste tasks outside while wearing personal protective equipment. Tasks include all types of manual labor in handling, consolidating, unloading and loading containers for processing at site or transportation to appropriate facilities.

Primary Duties /Responsibilities

• Consolidate hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials at designated sites utilizing appropriate equipment for which you are appropriately trained.
• Decontaminate and dispose of empty drums and/or containers according to RCRA and disposal guidelines.
• Assist in completing all necessary paperwork for processing materials.
• 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
• The ability to obtain a Class B CDL

40-hour HAZWOPER and Safety training provided.

Additional Information

• paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more.
• 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.