Environmental Specialist - On Call Emergency Response (Inc. Nights & Wkds)

Veolia Environnement SA; Mount Olive (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Holidays

Vacation

Annual bonus

401(k) plan

Job summary

Veolia North America is seeking an Environmental Specialist for on-call emergency response in Mount Olive, NJ. The role involves spill response, confined space entry, and hazardous/non-hazardous material handling in compliance with federal and state regulations.

Requirements include a 40-hour HAZWOPER, valid driver's license, and willingness to obtain a CDL with Hazardous endorsement. A high school diploma or GED is required; a B.S. in chemistry or related science is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related science preferred.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification required.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Ability to obtain Class A/B CDL with Hazardous endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Sample waste streams according to policies and procedures.
• Manifest, package, spill cleanup, and coordinate transportation.
• Maintain professional image and respond to client inquiries.
• Comply with all DOT/EPA and company safety policies.
• Familiarize with DOT/EPA and company disposal paperwork regulations.

Skills

Strong team player

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Punctual

Mechanical aptitude

Computer proficiency

Follow-through

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related science

Tools

HazWoper Certification

Job description

Environmental Specialist - On Call Emergency Response (Inc. Nights & Wkds)

• Full-time


• Contract type: Standard

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.

Position Purpose:

This position provides specialized remedial and disposal services to our clients. Responsibilities include but are not limited to spill response, confined space entry, packaging, labeling, loading/unloading, transporting, and sampling/profiling of hazardous and non hazardous materials. All duties must be performed in strict compliance with applicable 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: 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 paper work to expedite disposal of hazardous waste.

• On Call Emergency Response (Including Nights & weekends)


• Confined Space Entry

Education / Experience / Background:

• High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required


• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or 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


• Punctual


• Mechanical Aptitude


• Computer proficiency


• Ability to follow through on assignments.

Required Certification / Licenses / Training:

• 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification


• Valid Drivers License


• Ability to obtain a Class A or B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Hazardous (H) endorsement

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in all atmospheric conditions


• Ability to lift 60 pounds


• Required to wear respiratory protection (clean shaven)

Hourly Pay Range: $23 to $25 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. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

Sick leave – 56 hours; Observed Holidays – 11 days; Vacation – 15 days

Eligible for up to 4% Annual Performance Bonus

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.