Environmental Technician I

Veolia | North America; Hatfield Township (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Veolia | North America is seeking an Environmental Technician based in Hatfield Township, PA. This role involves consolidating, treating, storing, packing, transporting, and disposing of hazardous waste per environmental practices.

Key qualifications include a High School diploma or GED and the ability to lift 50 pounds. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and retirement savings plans.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand and walk over uneven surfaces for extended periods.
• Visual acuity to read labels and documentation.
• Willingness to wear personal protection equipment.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate, treat, store, pack, transport, and dispose of hazardous waste.
• Maintain records accurately in accordance with regulations.
• Operate fork trucks to move containers.

Skills

Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds

Basic computer skills

Ability to work outdoors in all climate conditions

Ability to deal with customers and coworkers

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Primary Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

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.

• 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

• High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required
• 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

• 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

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.

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: 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.