Household Waste Technician - Part Time

Veolia Environnement SA; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Veolia in North America seeks a part-time team member to support household hazardous waste collection events. You will unload materials, assess hazards, and maintain a professional image while following all safety policies.

A valid driver's license and 40-hour HAZWOPER certification are preferred, with teamwork and adaptability essential in a dynamic environment. Education requires a High School Diploma; hazardous waste experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Hazardous waste experience preferred.
• Act in a professional manner at all times.
• Strong team player.
• Able to follow directions.
• Able to work in a changing job environment.

Responsibilities

• Unload materials from vehicles, trucks and pickups.
• Recognize potentially dangerous situations relating to chemical handling.
• Follow compliance, health and safety procedures per policies.
• Foster a professional image during customer interactions.
• Follow directions and work as part of a team in a changing environment.
• Work in a safe manner.
• Segregate chemicals into packaging categories or DOT hazard classes.
• Differentiate and consolidate materials while wearing respiratory protection.

Skills

Professionalism

Team player

Follow directions

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

HAZWOPER Certification

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

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

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

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.