HHW Technician – Part Time

Veolia NA; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteering

Job summary

Veolia NA is seeking a part-time worker for household hazardous waste collection events in East Chicago, Indiana. Candidates must maintain a professional image, comply with health and safety policies, and possess a High School Diploma. Responsibilities include unloading materials, following safety procedures, and working as a part of a team.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, health, dental, and vision insurance, among others.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma.
• Hazardous waste experience is preferred.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Unload materials from vehicles.
• Recognize potentially dangerous situations.
• Follow health and safety procedures.
• Maintain a professional image when interacting with customers.
• Segregate chemicals into packaging categories.
• Work safely while wearing respiratory protection.

Skills

Professional demeanor

Team player

Ability to follow direction

Adaptability to changing environments

Education

High School Diploma

Hazardous waste experience

Tools

HAZWOPER Certification

Driver’s License

Job description

Job Description

Must be okay with being clean‑shaven and traveling to different locations.

This is a part‑time position.

Position Purpose

Responsible for working on household hazardous waste collection events or events similar in nature. Responsible for maintaining a professional image while adhering to all VESTS Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Primary Duties / Responsibilities

• Unload materials from vehicles, trucks and pick‑ups.
• Able to recognize potentially dangerous situations relating to chemical handling.
• Able to consistently follow all compliance, health and safety, and procedures in accordance with departmental and regional policies.
• Fosters a proper company image to customers regular interaction in a professional manner.
• Ability to follow directions and work as part of a team in a changing job environment.
• Work in a safe manner.
• Segregation of chemicals into packaging categories or DOT hazard classes.
• Ability to differentiate and consolidate similar materials while wearing respiratory protection.

Qualifications

Education / Experience / Background

• High School Diploma required
• Hazardous waste experience preferred

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to act in a professional manner at all times
• Strong team player
• Ability to effectively follow direction
• Ability to work in a changing job environment

Required Certification / Licenses / Training

• A valid Driver’s License
• 40‑hour HAZWOPER Certification preferred

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.

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.