Environmental Technician I

Veolia; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer time

Job summary

Veolia in North America is hiring a hazardous materials handler in Boise, Idaho. You will join a team focused on safe consolidation, treatment, storage, transport and disposal of hazardous waste in line with environmental regulations.

The role requires forklift and pallet jack operation, physical work, and flexibility to work nights or weekends as needed. A High School diploma or GED and 2+ years of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working with hazardous materials.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to operate forklift and pallet jack.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate, treat, store, transport and/or dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Operate forklift and other equipment to move containers and load/unload trailers.
• Complete required documentation accurately and timely in compliance with regulations.

Skills

Hazardous materials handling

Forklift operation

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Veolia has acquired Clean Earth. As Clean Earth completes its integration into Veolia, recruiting and hiring for this role is being managed in partnership with the Clean Earth talent acquisition team.

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

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.

• 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.

Complete required documentation accurately, timely and legibly in accordance with applicable regulations and customer policies, practices and procedures.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• 2+ years of prior experience working with hazardous materials
• High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required
• Ability to operate equipment, including a forklift and pallet jack

Preferred Requirements:

• 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

Starting pay: $21.75 - $21.75

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, commencing no later than January 1, 2027, benefits package will include participation 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 – 24 hours; Observed Holidays – 2 floating days and 8 paid holiday; Vacation – 112 hours

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.