Environmental Specialist I

Veolia | North America; Troutdale (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Savings accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteering

Employer sponsored 401(k)

Job summary

Veolia North America is seeking a Waste Transportation specialist to provide transportation and disposal services for clients. Responsibilities include manifesting, packaging, spill response, labeling, loading/unloading, coordinating transportation, and sampling/profiling waste materials per regulatory requirements.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED; a Bachelor's in Chemistry or related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related science preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manifest, package, spill clean-up and labeling per policy.
• Coordinate transportation and sampling of waste streams.
• Maintain professional image and respond to client inquiries.
• Comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Understand DOT/EPA and internal disposal paperwork requirements.
• Operate and maintain equipment for efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Customer service

Computer proficiency

Follow-through

Education

High School diploma / GED

Bachelor’s in Chemistry or related field (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

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.