Environmental Technician II

Veolia; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

Veolia is seeking an Environmental Technician II in Jacksonville, FL to manage inbound waste streams and operate on-site treatment equipment. You will perform pit mixing, drum pumping/dumping, and support with hi-lo and wheel loader operations while maintaining accurate paperwork.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of hazardous materials experience, a HS GED, and the ability to work outdoors in varying conditions. PPE will be provided and required; occasional night/weekend shifts may occur.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of prior experience working with hazardous materials.
• Ability to operate equipment, including a forklift and pallet jack.
• Ability to read labels and documentation; depth perception to safely drive forklifts.
• Willingness to wear PPE including safety glasses, hard hat, steel-toed shoes, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator.

Responsibilities

• Complete required paperwork in accordance with our practices and procedures.
• Collect samples of inbound waste for compatibility.
• Unload bulk liquid trucks to proper tank.
• Resolve and report issues with inbound loads.
• Operate hi-lo and end loaders in a safe manner.
• Have knowledge of our waste streams and their treatment protocol.
• Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Hazardous materials handling

Forklift operation

Outdoor work

Documentation/compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Job Description

Environmental Technician II will be responsible for knowing the location and treatment for inbound waste streams. Environmental Technician II will be able to treat and process waste with onsite equipment. This includes pit mixing, drum pumping, drum dumping, and basic hi-lo and wheel loader skills. Technician must be able to complete required paperwork in accordance with our practices and procedures.

Primary Responsibilities

• Complete required paperwork in accordance with our practices and procedures
• Collecting samples of inbound waste for compatibility
• Unload bulk liquid trucks to proper tank
• Resolve and report issues with inbound loads
• Operate hi-lo and end loaders in a safe manner
• Have knowledge of our waste streams and their treatment protocol.
• Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned by management.

Starting rate of pay $26.00

Qualifications

Qualifications

Basic Requirements

• 2+ years of prior experience working with hazardous materials
• High School diploma or General Educational Development (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 personal protection equipment including safety glasses, hard had, steel toed shoes, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator.

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.

Sick leave – 24 hours; Observed Holidays – 2 floating days and 8 paid holiday; Vacation – 112 hours

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.