Field Operations Supervisor

Veolia; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental company, Veolia, seeks a Field Operations Supervisor in Louisville, KY. This role involves overseeing hazardous waste operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and providing team leadership. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, relevant experience, and excellent interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employer sponsored 401(k) plan

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of hazardous waste experience required.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee field operations and coordinate daily job activities.
• Lead teams in packing and shipping hazardous waste.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Customer service orientation

Supervisory skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Class A or B Commercial Drivers License (CDL)

40-hour HAZWOPER Training

Job description

Company Description

A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) 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. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. www.veolianorthamerica.com

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

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. 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.