Environmental Specialist I

Veoliaenvironnementsa; Sutton (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Veoliaenvironnementsa seeks a Transportation Technician to provide specialized waste transport and disposal services, including manifesting, packaging, spill response, labeling, loading, and coordinating shipments with strict safety and regulatory compliance.

Requires a high school diploma or GED; a Bachelor’s in Chemistry or related science is preferred. Must have a 40-hour HAZWOPER certification and a valid driver's license; Class A/B CDL with Hazardous endorsement is desirable.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related science preferred

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 with DOT/EPA and VES-TS regulations; enforce safety procedures.
• Operate and maintain equipment to ensure efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong team player

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Customer service

Computer proficiency

Follow-through

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/related science preferred

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

Pay Range:

$21.00 to $24.00 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.
• Employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

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.