Environmental Specialist II

Veolia NA; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Health/dental/vision

Job summary

Veolia North America in Huntington Beach/Aliso Viejo is seeking a Hazardous Waste Technician to provide specialized transportation and disposal services to clients. Responsibilities include manifesting, labeling, spill cleanup, and coordinating transportation in compliance with DOT/EPA and VES-TS policies.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED, 40-hour HAZWOPER, a valid Driver’s License, and the ability to obtain a Class A/B CDL with Hazardous endorsement; Bachelor’s in Chemistry

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related science preferred.
• Prior work in hazardous waste or related industry required.

Responsibilities

• Manifesting, labeling, packaging, spill cleanup and coordination of transportation.
• Sample and profiling of waste streams as needed.
• Ensure compliance with DOT/EPA and internal policies.
• Maintain professional client relations and timely documentation.

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

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

This position reports directly to a customer site in Aliso Viejo, CA.

Position Purpose:

This position provides specialized transportation and disposal services to our clients. Responsibilities include manifesting, packaging, spill clean-up response and remedial activities, labeling, loading, off loading & coordinating transportation, and sampling/profiling material while adhering to state and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Sample and profile waste streams according to prescribed policies and procedures.
• Manifesting, packaging, spill clean-up response and remedial activities, labeling, loading, off loading & coordinating transportation.
• Knowledge of disposal site capabilities and limitations prior to shipment to ensure efficient disbursement and storage.
• 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.
• Ensure completion of all paperwork in compliance with U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT)/Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations and VES-TS policies and procedures.
• Operate and maintain all equipment in a professional manner to ensure optimum efficiency and effectiveness to completion of project(s) in a timely manner.
• 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
• Prior work experience in the hazardous waste/related industry required

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
• A valid Driver’s License
• Ability to obtain a Class A or B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Hazardous (H) endorsement
• Environmental Specialist II Competency Test

Additional Information

Pay Range: $27 to $29 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.