Environmental Technician

Veolia | North America; Sutton (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Veolia North America is hiring for an industrial position involving the collection and transport of waste streams within various facilities. The role includes operating a forklift and other equipment, loading trucks, and maintaining a safe work environment.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED, with preferred experience operating a forklift. Responsibilities emphasize safety, teamwork, and adherence to environmental and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Must read and understand English instructions.
• Experience operating a forklift or similar equipment is desirable.
• Able to read and understand instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Collect trash, recyclables and hazardous waste from facility locations.
• Operate forklift, tuggers, and transport carts safely.
• Load semi-trailers and transport containers to landfill or recycling center.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas and report any contamination.

Skills

Reading English instructions

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

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.

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:

Work is performed in industrial settings including: assembly plants, metal fabrication plants, refineries, and power train plants. Collect, sort and transport disposables and recyclables including: trash, hazardous waste, scrap metal and other waste streams throughout a facility to designated container and location.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Perform job duties in a safe manner compliant with policies, procedures and practices.
• Maintain a safe, neat and clean work environment this includes: work area, equipment, locker rooms, break rooms, and office areas.
• Model professional behavior at all times; report to work as scheduled, on time and prepared to work.
• Collect trash, recyclables and hazardous waste from various locations throughout the facility.
• Breakdown scrap parts for repair or recycling
• Transport waste/recyclables to disposal container and/or storage location.
• Load semi-trailers and roll-off boxes for shipment to landfill or recycling center.
• Maintain storage areas, and drum pads in accordance to regulations.
• Document and inform the manager or designated person of any contamination in recycling containers.
• Complete reports and documentation correctly and submit timely as directed.
• Participate in meetings to access the work environment for safety and effectiveness.
• Operate equipment safely and compliant with policies including: fork-trucks, tuggers, and transport carts.
• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) and safety checks on mobile equipment before and after operating; report any defects appropriately and timely.
• Demonstrate a commitment to learning and development; stay current of safe work practices, policies and regulations.
• Work effectively in a team environment and provide support and assistance to others.
• Commitment to promoting and creating a safety culture and positive work environment.
• Perform other job duties as requested to support the business operations.

Work Environment

• Work in loud, cold, hot, wet and dry environments.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background

• High School diploma or GED
• Experience operating a forklift or similar equipment desired

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Able to read and understand instructions in English

Required Certification/Licenses/Training

• Valid Driver's License

Physical Requirements

• Push/pull and frequently lift and carry up to 40 lbs.
• Manual dexterity to manipulate small hand tools, pick up and sort small parts.
• Lift, carry, push or pull equipment of various size, shape, and weight.
• Able to sit periodically and for extended periods of time, climb ladders/stairs, reach below knees and above shoulders, kneel and crawl to access work areas.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and stooping, able to reach forward and grasp equipment
• Ability to balance and walk on wet and slick surfaces, metal grates, narrow platforms, and uneven surfaces.

Additional Information

Hourly Pay Range:

$23 to $27 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.