Environmental Technician II

Enviri Corporation; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Veolia is seeking an Environmental Technician to join our North American operations with a hands-on role in safely consolidating, treating, storing and disposing of hazardous waste in compliance with environmental regulations. This is a physically active position requiring lifting up to 50 pounds and forklift operation, plus accurate documentation.

You will work outdoors in all climates, wear provided PPE, and contribute to ensuring safe, compliant waste management across sites in North America.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to repeatedly lift and carry 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk on uneven surfaces.
• Visual and depth perception for equipment operation.
• Able to work outdoors in all climate conditions and indoors in non-climate-controlled spaces.
• Willingness to wear PPE including glasses, hard hat, steel-toed shoes, gloves, coveralls, and respirator.

Responsibilities

• Join a team of environmental professionals responsible for hazardous waste handling.
• Consolidate, treat, store, transport and/or dispose of hazardous waste per regulations.
• Physically active daily tasks including lifting and equipment operation.
• Accurately complete documentation in accordance with policies and laws.
• Operate a forklift and load/unload materials safely.

Skills

Lifting 50 pounds

Forklift operation

Outdoor work

Reading labels/documentation

English comprehension

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Web-based training

Basic computer skills

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

Environmental Techniciansare 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 in this role, you will consolidate, treat, store, transport and/or dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with environmentally responsible and compliant practices, policies, and procedures. This is a physically active job where you’ll be lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds throughout the day, operating a forklift and other mobile equipment to move containers to and from storage and treatment areas and to load and unload trailers. You will complete required documentation accurately, timely and legibly in accordance with applicable regulations and customer policies, practices and procedures.

Qualifications

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 had, steel toed shoes, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator (gentlemen – this means no beards)

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.

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

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