Environmental Technician II

Veolia | North America; Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Veolia is hiring for a 3rd Shift role that supports hazardous waste handling operations. The team will consolidate, treat, store, transport and dispose of hazardous waste following compliant practices.

The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, forklift operation, and accurate documentation in a dynamic environment. Applicants should have a High School Diploma and 2+ years of experience with hazardous materials, be able to work outdoors in all weather and indoors in non-climate-controlled

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred.
• 2+ years of experience working with hazardous materials.
• Ability to operate equipment including forklift and pallet jack.
• Ability to hear vehicle warning chimes and alarms.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all climate conditions and indoors in non-climate-controlled conditions.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate, treat, store, transport and/or dispose of hazardous waste per regulations and procedures.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds daily.
• Operate forklift and other equipment to move containers and load/unload trailers.
• Complete required documentation accurately and timely per regulations and customer policies.

Skills

Hazardous materials handling

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

3rd Shift

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.

Company Description

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate, treat, store, transport and/or dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with environmentally responsible and compliant practices, policies, and procedures.
• 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.
• Complete required documentation accurately, timely and legibly in accordance with applicable regulations and customer policies, practices and procedures.

Basic Requirements

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

• 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.