Field Operations Supervisor

Veolia | North America; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia North America is seeking a field operations supervisor to oversee day-to-day activities, coordinate the team, and ensure compliant transport and disposal of hazardous waste. The role requires CDL and HAZWOPER training, with 2–4 years of hazardous waste experience and leadership skills.

The candidate will train staff, monitor safety, and help prepare project estimates while maintaining professional communications with customers and partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• 2–4 years of hazardous waste experience.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads teams in packing, labeling, manifesting and shipping hazardous waste from the customer site.
• Comply and enforce all compliance, health and safety, and procedures in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Recognize and act on opportunities to increase value added services to customers. Maintain professional & courteous communications with internal and external customers on a daily basis.
• Knowledge of disposal site capabilities and limitations prior to shipping waste materials in ensure efficient disbursement and storage.
• Ensure completion and accuracy of all DOT/EPA and VES-TS regulations required in submitting paperwork to expedite the disposal of hazardous waste materials.
• Complete all mandatory training courses as required by OSHA as well as update refresher courses instituted by the company.
• Operate and maintain all equipment in a professional manner to ensure optimum efficiency and effectiveness to complete project(s) in a timely manner.
• Assists in the training of lower level field personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Customer service

Leadership / supervisory

DOT/HAZWOPER/OSHA knowledge

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

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.

Job Description

Position Purpose: Responsible for overseeing the field operations activities and coordinating the day-to-day job activities of the team. This position provides transportation and disposal services to our clients. Responsibilities include manifesting, packaging, spill clean-up response and remedial activities, labeling, loading, off‑loading & coordinating transportation, and sampling/profiling material while adhering to state and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations. Provides training and guidance to others. Assists in preparing project estimates.

Primary Duties / Responsibilities

• Leads teams in the packing, labeling, manifesting and shipping hazardous waste from the customer(s) site to appropriate disposal centers.
• Comply and enforce all compliance, health and safety, and procedures in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Recognize and act on opportunities to increase value added services to customers. Maintain professional & courteous communications with internal and external customers on a daily basis.
• Knowledge of disposal site capabilities and limitations prior to shipping waste materials in ensure efficient disbursement and storage.
• Ensure completion and accuracy of all DOT/EPA and VES-TS regulations required in submitting paperwork to expedite the disposal of hazardous waste materials.
• Complete all mandatory training courses as required by OSHA as well as update refresher courses instituted by the company.
• Operate and maintain all equipment in a professional manner to ensure optimum efficiency and effectiveness to complete project(s) in a timely manner.
• Assists in the training of lower level field personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education / Experience / Background

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience required.
• 2 to 4 years of hazardous waste experience required.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Computer proficiency.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Knowledge and understanding of contract terms and possess the ability to follow through to completion.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

Required Certification / Licenses / Training

• Class A or B Commercial Drivers License (CDL).
• 40-hour HAZWOPER Training.

Benefits

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.