Environmental Technician I

Veolia | North America; Fairburn (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteering

401(k) plan

Job summary

Veolia North America is seeking Environmental Technicians to join our team. You will consolidate, treat, store, transport and/or dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with environmentally responsible practices, while learning environmental regulations.

This physically active role involves lifting up to 50 pounds, operating forklifts, and completing documentation accurately and timely. The position supports operations across outdoor and indoor work environments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Stand and walk on uneven surfaces for extended periods.
• Visual acuity to read labels; depth perception to operate forklifts.
• Hearing vehicle warning chimes and alarms.
• Work outdoors in all climates and indoors in non-climate-controlled conditions.
• Wear PPE including safety glasses, hard hat, steel-toed shoes, gloves, Tyvek coveralls and respirator.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate, treat, store, transport, and/or dispose of hazardous waste per regulations.
• Learn environmental regulations and safe handling practices.
• Complete documentation accurately and timely.
• Operate forklifts and assist with material handling.
• Physically active duties including lifting up to 50 pounds.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Company Overview

Veolia has acquired Clean Earth. Veolia in North America is a leading environmental company known for its water, waste, and energy management services.

Responsibilities

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, you will consolidate, treat, store, transport, and/or dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with environmentally responsible practices. This physically active role involves lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, operating forklifts, loading and unloading trailers, and completing documentation accurately and timely.

Basic Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 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 hat, steel‑toed shoes, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a 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; willingness to work occasional nights, weekends and variable schedules
• Ability to deal politely and professionally with customers and coworkers

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off, health, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering, and more. Beginning no later than January 1, 2027, the package will also include a 401(k) plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Disclaimer

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.