Environmental Technician I

Veolia; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteering

Job summary

Veolia, as Clean Earth integrates, seeks an Environmental Technician to consolidate, treat, store, pack, transport and dispose of hazardous waste in a compliant, detail-oriented manner. The role emphasizes accurate record-keeping and adherence to safety and environmental policies.

The technician will work with a team under Veolia’s environmental services framework, performing duties from packaging to documentation while complying with safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Must stand/walk on 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 hat, steel-toed shoes, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator.
• Willingness to occasionally work nights, weekends and variable schedules.
• Ability to deal politely and professionally with customers and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Segregate and package material for transport.
• Assist in maintaining inventory and storage of hazardous materials in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, practices and procedures.
• Operate fork trucks and other mobile equipment to move containers to and from storage and treatment areas and to load/unload trailers.
• Complete required documentation accurately, timely and legibly in accordance with applicable regulations and customer policies, practices and procedures.
• Perform other reasonably related tasks as assigned by management

Skills

Heavy lifting

Stand/walk

PPE compliance

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

English comprehension

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

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

The Environmental Technician consolidates, treats, stores, packs, transports and/or disposes of hazardous waste in accordance with environmentally responsible and compliant practices, policies, and procedures. Maintain detailed and accurate records.

Primary Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Segregate and package material for transport.
• Assist in maintaining inventory and storage of hazardous materials in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, practices and procedures.
• Operate fork trucks and other mobile equipment to move containers to and from storage and treatment areas and to load/unload trailers.
• Complete required documentation accurately, timely and legibly in accordance with applicable regulations and customer policies, practices and procedures.
• Perform other reasonably related tasks as assigned by management

Qualifications

Basic Required Qualifications

• 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 General Educational Development (GED) required
• 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

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.

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.