Environmental Specialist I: Hazardous Waste & Spill Response

RiseMe; Sauget (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer days

Job summary

Veolia in North America provides specialized transportation and disposal services to clients, handling manifesting, packaging, spill response, labeling, and sampling of waste streams while adhering to DOT and EPA regulations.

This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and customer communication as you load/unload drums, maintain equipment, and coordinate transportation, with opportunities to contribute to compliance and efficient waste disposal.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related science preferred.
• Must be able to obtain a Class B CDL.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload drums and totes.
• Sample waste streams according to prescribed policies and procedures.
• Manifesting, packaging, spill clean-up, labeling, loading/unloading, and coordinating transportation.
• Maintain a professional image to clients by answering inquiries and suggesting solutions to existing/potential problems.
• Comply with all compliance, health, safety, and procedures in accordance with VES-TS policies.
• Become familiar with all U. S. DOT/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.

Skills

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Customer service

Computer proficiency

Follow-through

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Class B CDL required

Job description

Veolia in North America provides specialized transportation and disposal services to clients, handling manifesting, packaging, spill response, labeling, and sampling of waste streams while adhering to DOT and EPA regulations.

This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and customer communication as you load/unload drums, maintain equipment, and coordinate transportation, with opportunities to contribute to compliance and efficient waste disposal.