Hazardous Waste Field Ops Leader

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

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.