Environmental Technician I

Veolia | North America; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Veolia North America is seeking an Environmental Technician in Kent, WA to consolidate, treat, package, and transport hazardous waste per compliant practices. You will keep detailed records and support operations with safe material handling.

The role requires 2+ years of hazardous materials experience, ability to operate forklifts and pallet jacks, and willingness to work outdoors or in non‑climate‑controlled spaces while using PPE. Comprehensive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of prior experience working with hazardous materials.
• High School Diploma preferred.
• Ability to operate equipment including a forklift and pallet jack.
• Read labels and documentation; depth perception for safe forklift use.
• Ability to work outdoors in all climate conditions and indoors in non‑climate‑controlled spaces.
• Must wear PPE including safety glasses, hard hat, steel‑toed shoes, gloves, Tyvek, and respirator.

Responsibilities

• Segregate and package material for transport.
• Assist in maintaining inventory and storage of hazardous materials.
• Operate fork trucks and other mobile equipment to move containers and load/unload trailers.
• Complete required documentation accurately and timely per regulations and policies.
• Perform other reasonably related tasks as assigned by management.

Skills

Hazardous materials handling

Equipment operation

English comprehension

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Company 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.

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

• 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.

Pay rate starts at $23.00.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• 2+ years of prior experience working with hazardous materials
• High School Diploma preferred
• Ability to operate equipment, including a forklift and pallet jack
• 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 Requirements:

• 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 schedules 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.

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.