Environmental Technician III

Veolia; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan participation

Job summary

Veolia is hiring an Environmental Technician III for the 2nd Shift in Detroit. This pivotal role supervises production details through effective communication within teams. Responsibilities include supervising material segregation, packing hazardous materials, and overseeing paperwork compliance.

Applicants should have 2+ years of experience with hazardous materials, and the ability to operate a forklift. Veolia offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and a future 401(k) plan starting January 1, 2027.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of prior experience working with hazardous materials.
• Must be able to read, write and speak in English.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Hazardous Materials and OSHA Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise segregation and packaging material for process.
• Separate and pack hazardous material for transport.
• Collecting samples of inbound waste for laboratory analysis.

Skills

Ability to wear personal protection equipment

Operating a forklift and pallet jack

Proficiency with Windows based programs

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, Environmental Science, Biology or related field

Job description

2nd Shift

The Environmental Technician III is a key position in supervising that the details of everyday production are executed through effective communications within the team and outside teams, departments, etc. This position is a hands‑on working lead at Clean Earth Detroit TSDF.

Primary Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• Supervise segregation and packaging material for process along with the completion of required paperwork in a legible, accurate, and timely manner in accordance with appropriate regulations and Clean Earth policies, practices, and procedures.
• Separate and pack hazardous material for transport.
• Complete required paperwork in accordance with our practices and procedures.
• Collecting samples of inbound waste for laboratory analysis.
• Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements:

• Ability to wear company provided personal protection equipment including eye protection, steel toed shoes, hard hat, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• 2+ years of prior experience working with hazardous materials.
• Have the ability to read, write and speak in English.
• Ability to operate equipment, including a forklift and pallet jack.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required.
• 2+ years of experience sampling and receiving hazardous waste.
• Has the ability to operate a powered industrial truck, e.g., forklift and possesses safe driving record.
• Proficiency with Windows based programs (i.e. Excel and Word).
• Demonstrates knowledge of Hazardous Materials and OSHA Regulations.
• Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and RCRA Regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Environmental Science, Biology or related field.

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.