Environmental Specialist III

Veolia | North America; Port Washington (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off policies

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Savings accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteering

401(k) plan

Job summary

Veolia North America, LLC is seeking a qualified Environmental Specialist role focused on transportation and disposal services for clients. Responsibilities include manifesting, labeling, spill clean-up, and coordinating transportation under DOT/EPA rules.

The position emphasizes supervision, training, and assisting in project estimates while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising Environmental Specialists in packing, labeling and loading hazardous waste.
• Oversee sampling and profiling of waste streams for approval.
• Sample and profile waste streams per policies.
• Manifest, package, spill clean-up and transportation coordination.
• Know disposal site capabilities prior to shipment for efficient disposition.
• Maintain professional image with clients and propose solutions.
• Ensure compliance with DOT/EPA and VES-TS policies.
• Operate and maintain equipment to complete projects timely.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Customer service

Computer proficiency

Follow-through

Education

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor's in Chemistry preferred

Tools

None

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 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. May act as team leader and provide training and guidance to less senior employees. Also assists in preparing project estimates.

Primary Duties / Responsibilities

• Assist in the supervision of Environmental Specialists in packing, labeling, manifesting, and loading of hazardous waste items in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Oversee sampling and profiling of waste streams for approval.
• 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.

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 Class A or B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Hazardous (H) endorsement
• Environmental Specialist III Competency Test

Benefits

• paid time off policies
• health, dental, vision, life insurance
• savings accounts
• tuition reimbursement
• paid volunteering
• employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

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.