Hazardous Waste Technician I

Veolia; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteering

Job summary

Veolia, as Clean Earth integrates, seeks an Environmental Technician to consolidate, treat, store, pack, transport and dispose of hazardous waste in a compliant, detail-oriented manner. The role emphasizes accurate record-keeping and adherence to safety and environmental policies.

The technician will work with a team under Veolia’s environmental services framework, performing duties from packaging to documentation while complying with safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Must stand/walk on uneven surfaces for extended periods.
• 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.
• Willingness to occasionally work nights, weekends and variable schedules.
• Ability to deal politely and professionally with customers and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Segregate and package material for transport.
• Assist in maintaining inventory and storage of hazardous materials in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, practices and procedures.
• Operate fork trucks and other mobile equipment to move containers to and from storage and treatment areas and to load/unload trailers.
• 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

Heavy lifting

Stand/walk

PPE compliance

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

English comprehension

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Veolia, as Clean Earth integrates, seeks an Environmental Technician to consolidate, treat, store, pack, transport and dispose of hazardous waste in a compliant, detail-oriented manner. The role emphasizes accurate record-keeping and adherence to safety and environmental policies.

The technician will work with a team under Veolia’s environmental services framework, performing duties from packaging to documentation while complying with safety requirements.