Environmental Technician I: Hazardous Waste & Spill Response

Veolia | North America; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Veolia North America is hiring an Environmental Technician in Richmond, CA to consolidate, treat, store and dispose of hazardous waste following compliant practices and maintain detailed records.

The role performs industrial cleaning, wastewater treatment, and spill response with strict documentation. Requires HS diploma, 2+ years of hazardous materials experience, and PPE proficiency.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of prior experience working with hazardous materials.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• 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 PPE including safety glasses, hard hat, steel-toed shoes, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator.

Responsibilities

• Industrial cleaning/Pressure washing, Wastewater treatment, Spill response, facility services
• 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

Hazardous materials handling

Outdoor work

English communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Job description

Veolia North America is hiring an Environmental Technician in Richmond, CA to consolidate, treat, store and dispose of hazardous waste following compliant practices and maintain detailed records.

The role performs industrial cleaning, wastewater treatment, and spill response with strict documentation. Requires HS diploma, 2+ years of hazardous materials experience, and PPE proficiency.