General Laborer

Veolia; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) plan participation by 2027

Paid time off

Sick leave 24 hours

Vacation 112 hours

Job summary

Veolia Environmental Services in Tacoma is seeking an Environmental Technician to consolidate, treat, store, pack, transport and/or dispose of hazardous waste in compliance with policies and procedures. You will maintain detailed records and support facility services.

Responsibilities include cleaning operations, wastewater treatment and accurate documentation. The role requires occasional night/weekend shifts and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of prior experience working with hazardous materials.
• High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required.
• Ability to operate equipment, including a forklift and pallet jack.
• Visual acuity to read labels and documentation; depth perception to safely drive forklifts.
• Ability to hear vehicle warning chimes and alarms.
• Ability to work outdoors in all climate conditions and indoors in non-climate-controlled conditions.
• Willingness and ability to wear company-issued personal protection equipment including safety glasses, hard hat, steel-toed shoes, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator.

Responsibilities

• Industrial cleaning/Pressure washing, Wastewater treatment, Spill response, facility services
• Complete required documentation accurately, timely and legibly in accordance with applicable regulations and customer policies, practices and procedures.
• Perform other reasonably related tasks as assigned by management.

Skills

Documentation

Reading labels

PPE compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Job Description

The Environmental Technician consolidates, treats, stores, packs, transports and/or disposes of hazardous waste in accordance with environmentally responsible and compliant practices, policies, and procedures. Maintain detailed and accurate records.

Primary Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Industrial cleaning/Pressure washing, Wastewater treatment, Spill response, facility services
• Complete required documentation accurately, timely and legibly in accordance with applicable regulations and customer policies, practices and procedures.
• Perform other reasonably related tasks as assigned by management.

Pay starts at $23.25 hourly.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements

• 2 + years of prior experience working with hazardous materials.
• High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required.
• Ability to operate equipment, including a forklift and pallet jack.
• Visual acuity to read labels and documentation; depth perception to safely drive forklifts.
• Ability to hear vehicle warning chimes and alarms.
• Ability to work outdoors in all climate conditions and indoors in non-climate-controlled conditions.
• Willingness and ability to wear company-issued personal protection equipment including safety glasses, hard had, steel toed shoes, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Basic computer skills to complete web-based training.
• Ability to understand and respond to written and verbal English.
• Ability to predictably and regularly attend work during scheduled hours.
• Must be willing and able to occasionally work nights, weekends and variable schedule(s) as necessary.
• Ability to deal politely and professionally with customers and coworker.

Additional Information

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, commencing no later than January 1, 2027, benefits package will include participation 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.
• Sick leave - 24 hours; Observed Holidays - 2 floating days and 8 paid holiday; Vacation - 112 hours.

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