Environmental Technician II

Veolia | North America; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Vision/dental benefits

Job summary

Veolia, in collaboration with Clean Earth, is hiring an Environmental Technician II based in Tacoma, WA. The role focuses on knowing the location and treatment for inbound waste streams and operating on-site equipment such as hi-lo and loaders.

You will complete required paperwork in alignment with Veolia’s practices. Required are at least 2+ years handling hazardous materials, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to operate forklifts and pallet jacks.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Complete required paperwork per 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.
• Have knowledge of waste streams and their treatment protocol.
• Perform duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Hazardous materials handling

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

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.

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

Primary Responsibilities

• Complete required paperwork in accordance with our 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 in a safe manner
• Have knowledge of waste streams and their treatment protocol
• Perform 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 hat, steel‑toed shoes, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator

Preferred Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience in a 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; willing and able to occasionally work nights, weekends, and variable schedules as necessary
• Ability to deal politely and professionally with customers and coworkers

Additional Information

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, health, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, commencing no later than January 1, 2027, benefits will include participation in an employer‑sponsored 401(k) plan. 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.