Environmental Technician I

Veolia; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k with company matching

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Clean Earth is seeking Environmental Technicians in the United States to join a professional team and learn environmental regulations and how hazardous materials are removed from the waste stream. The role involves lifting up to 50 pounds, operating a forklift, and handling documentation to meet customer policies and regulatory standards.

You will consolidate, treat, store, transport, and dispose of hazardous waste in a compliant manner, with physical activity and outdoor/indoor work conditions.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Able to stand and walk on uneven surfaces for long periods.
• Visual acuity to read labels; depth perception for safe forklift operation.
• Willing to wear PPE including glasses, hard hat, boots, gloves, Tyvek, respirator.
• Able to work outdoors in all climates and indoors in non-climate-controlled settings.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate, treat, store, transport and dispose of hazardous waste per regulations.
• Operate forklift and move containers to and from storage and treatment areas.
• Complete required documentation accurately and on time.

Skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Mobility and stamina

Reading labels

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Basic computer skills

Job description

Job Description

Environmental Technicians are the backbone of our company. You’ll be joining a team of dedicated professionals with the opportunity to learn environmental regulations and how we remove hazardous materials from the waste stream. Once trained in this role, you will consolidate, treat, store, transport and/or dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with environmentally responsible and compliant practices, policies, and procedures. This is a physically active job where you’ll be lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds throughout the day, operating a forklift and other mobile equipment to move containers to and from storage and treatment areas and to load and unload trailers. You will complete required documentation accurately, timely and legibly in accordance with applicable regulations and customer policies, practices and procedures.

Qualifications:
Qualifications

Basic requirements

• Ability to repeatedly lift and carry 50 pounds throughout the workday


• Ability to stand and walk over uneven surfaces for extended periods


• Visual acuity to read labels and documentation; depth perception to safely drive forklifts


• Ability to hear vehicle warning chimes and alarms


• Ability to work outdoors in all climate conditions and indoors in non-climate-controlled conditions


• Willingness and ability to wear company-issued personal protection equipment including safety glasses, hard had, steel toed shoes, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED


• Experience in warehouse or manufacturing environment


• Basic computer skills to complete web-based training


• Ability to understand and respond to written and verbal English


• Ability to predictably and regularly attend work during scheduled hours. Must be willing and able to occasionally work nights, weekends and variable schedule(s) as necessary.


• Ability to deal politely and professionally with customers and coworkers.

Additional Information

Clean Earth offers competitive benefits including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans starting on the first day of employment; paid time off, wellness benefits, employee discount program, tuition assistance, and a 401k with company matching.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Military veterans encouraged to apply.