Environmental Technician I

Veolia | North America; Kearny (NJ); On-site; USD 35,817 - 42,705; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Veolia | North America in Kearny is seeking a Hazardous Materials Supervisor responsible for overseeing the segregation and packaging of hazardous materials. You will ensure compliance with regulations and assist in the proper disposal of such materials.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience handling hazardous materials and the ability to operate necessary equipment. A comprehensive benefits package is included, with pay ranging from $26 to $31 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Minimum of 2+ years of prior experience working with hazardous materials.
• Ability to operate equipment, including a forklift and pallet jack.
• Must wear company-provided personal protection equipment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise segregation and packaging of material for process.
• Separate and pack hazardous material for transport.
• Complete required paperwork in accordance with our practices.
• Collect samples of inbound waste for laboratory analysis.

Skills

Hazardous materials handling

Forklift operation

English proficiency

Regulatory knowledge (OSHA, DOT, RCRA)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, environmental science, biology, or related field

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Windows-based programs (Excel and Word)

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.

Pay range: $26-31/hour DOE. Hours: 8-4:30 or 9-5:30.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supervise segregation and packaging of 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.
• Collect samples of inbound waste for laboratory analysis.
• Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience sampling and receiving hazardous waste.
• Ability to operate a powered industrial truck such as forklift and possess a safe driving record.
• Proficiency with Windows-based programs (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, health, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering, and more. Beginning no later than January 1, 2027, the benefits package will include participation in an employer-sponsored 401(k) plan. Pay and benefits for union employees 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.

Military veterans encouraged to apply.