Field Operations Supervisor

Veolia | North America; Azusa (CA); On-site; USD 91,693,000 - 106,020,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Veolia in North America is seeking a Field Operations Supervisor in Azusa, CA. You will oversee day-to-day field activities, coordinate teams, and ensure compliant hazardous waste handling, packaging, labeling and shipping to disposal centers.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, 2–4 years in hazardous waste, and CDL with 40-hour HAZWOPER training. Supervisory experience is preferred; you will train staff and ensure OSHA standards are met.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Leads teams in packing, labeling, manifesting and shipping hazardous waste from the customer site to disposal centers.
• Comply and enforce all compliance, health and safety procedures.
• Recognize and act on opportunities to increase value added services to customers; maintain professional communications with internal and external customers.
• Knowledge of disposal site capabilities and limitations prior to shipping waste materials to ensure efficient disbursement and storage.
• Ensure completion and accuracy of all DOT/EPA and VES-TS paperwork to expedite disposal of hazardous waste materials.
• Complete all mandatory training courses as required by OSHA; update refresher courses.
• Operate and maintain all equipment to ensure optimum efficiency and timely project completion.
• Assists in training of lower level field personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Equivalent work experience

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 projects 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

Additional Information

Pay Range: $32 to $37 per hour

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.

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.