Environmental Technician II

Veolia | North America; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteering

Job summary

Veolia in North America is seeking an Environmental Technician II to support inbound waste treatment and paperwork compliance. The role involves handling hazardous materials, operating forklifts and loaders, sampling waste streams, and ensuring documentation aligns with procedures.

The position requires outdoor work in all climates and adherence to PPE protocols, with a pay rate of $20–$24/hour and an early evening shift (12:00pm–8:30pm).

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working with hazardous materials.
• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to operate equipment, including a forklift and pallet jack.
• Visual acuity to read labels and documentation; depth perception for safe forklift use.
• Ability to hear vehicle warning chimes and alarms.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all climates and indoors in non-climate-controlled spaces.
• Must be able to wear company PPE including safety glasses, hard hat, steel-toed shoes, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator.

Responsibilities

• Complete required paperwork in accordance with practices and procedures.
• Collect samples of inbound waste for compatibility.
• Unload bulk liquid trucks to the proper tank.
• Resolve and report issues with inbound loads.
• Operate hi-lo and end loaders safely.
• Know waste streams and their treatment protocols.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Hazardous materials experience

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

English communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

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.

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.

Pay Rate: 20-$24 per hour DOE

HOURS:12:00pm-8:30pm

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.

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.

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