Environmental Technician II

Veolia North America, LLC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

Job summary

Veolia North America, LLC in Kansas City, MO is seeking an Environmental Technician II to perform routine and heavy labor tasks to treat, store, pack, move and dispose of hazardous waste in line with Veolia policies.

The role requires 1+ year related experience, ability to operate forklift/pallet jack, and English proficiency. Comprehensive benefits include PTO, health/dental/vision, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Experience in handling hazardous waste preferred.
• Ability to follow procedures and safety rules.
• Must be 18+ years old.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and operate fork trucks and other heavy equipment when properly trained to move materials for storage / loading and off-loading / production.
• Collect samples of inbound waste for laboratory analysis.
• Complete required paperwork in accordance with our practices and procedures.
• Perform other reasonably related tasks as assigned by management.
• Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned by management.
• Separate and pack materials for transport and disposal.

Skills

1+ years related work experience

Forklift operation

English proficiency

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.

In this role, the Environmental Technician II will perform routine and frequent manual and heavy labor tasks to properly treat, store, pack, move and/or dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with environmentally responsible and cost-effective practices along with Clean Earth policies and procedures.

Primary Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Supervise and operate fork trucks and other heavy equipment when properly trained to move materials for storage / loading and off-loading / production
• Collecting samples of inbound waste for laboratory analysis
• Complete required paperwork in accordance with our practices and procedures
• Perform other reasonably related tasks as assigned by management.
• Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned by management.
• Separate and pack materials for transport and disposal

Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age or older

• 1+ years related work experience
• Ability to operate equipment, including a forklift and pallet jack
• Have the ability to read, write and speak in English
• Ability to wear company provided personal protection equipment including eye protection, steel toed shoes, hard hat, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience sampling and receiving hazardous waste

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.