Hazardous Waste Materials Handler

Veolia Environnement SA; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid volunteering

Job summary

Veolia North America is hiring a hazardous waste technician to perform routine solid and liquid waste tasks under supervision. Responsibilities include loading/unloading containers, decontamination, and processing paperwork for transport at a site or facility.

Position emphasizes safe handling, clean work areas, and compliance with RCRA guidelines. Benefits include comprehensive coverage, paid time off, holidays, sick leave, and a potential annual bonus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 3 to 6 months in hazardous waste or chemical industry in related position preferred.
• Ability to communicate through reading and writing.
• Trained in the use of material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload containers of varying sizes (totes, drums, tankers, trailers).
• Construct boxes and fiber containers; label and load containers.
• Use tools such as impact wrenches, shovels, jackhammers, etc.
• Transport hazardous waste from storage to appropriate facilities as directed.
• Decontaminate and dispose of empty drums per RCRA and disposal guidelines.
• Complete paperwork for processing materials and transport to locations.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area.
• Inspect material handling equipment as directed.
• Assist in loading/unloading hazardous and non-hazardous waste at sites.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading & writing

Material handling equipment

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Veolia North America is hiring a hazardous waste technician to perform routine solid and liquid waste tasks under supervision. Responsibilities include loading/unloading containers, decontamination, and processing paperwork for transport at a site or facility.

Position emphasizes safe handling, clean work areas, and compliance with RCRA guidelines. Benefits include comprehensive coverage, paid time off, holidays, sick leave, and a potential annual bonus.