Household Waste Technician - Part Time

Veolia | North America; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteering

Job summary

Veolia | North America is hiring for a part-time position responsible for hazardous waste collection events. The role demands adherence to health and safety policies while providing excellent customer service. Candidates must have a High School Diploma, with hazardous waste experience preferred.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off and a 401(k) plan. A valid Driver's License and professional demeanor are crucial for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Hazardous waste experience preferred.
• Ability to maintain a professional image.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Unload materials from vehicles.
• Recognize potentially dangerous chemical handling situations.
• Follow compliance and health safety procedures.
• Foster a proper company image through interaction.
• Work as part of a team in changing environments.
• Ensure safe working methods.
• Segregate chemicals into packaging categories.
• Differentiate materials while using respiratory protection.

Skills

Professional demeanor

Strong team player

Ability to follow direction

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Overview

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country's largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Job Description 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.

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 through 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

Additional Information

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.

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.