Field Operations Supervisor

Veolia | North America; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Veolia in North America is seeking a field operations supervisor to oversee daily activities, coordinate the team, and ensure safe transportation and disposal of hazardous waste in compliance with state and federal rules. The role includes training staff and assisting in project estimates.

You will manage DOT/EPA paperwork, maintain strong customer relations, and support safety programs, equipment maintenance, and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
• 2 to 4 years of hazardous waste experience required.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Class A or B CDL and 40-hour HAZWOPER Training required.

Responsibilities

• Leads teams in packing, labeling, manifesting and shipping hazardous waste from client sites to disposal centers.
• Ensure compliance with DOT/EPA and Veolia regulations and internal policies.
• Maintain professional communications with internal and external customers daily.
• Ensure accurate paperwork to expedite disposal of hazardous waste materials.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Customer service orientation

Contract terms knowledge

Supervisory/leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

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.

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

• 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
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.