Lab Pack Chemist II - HazMat CDL Field Specialist

Veolia North America, LLC; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Veolia North America, LLC is seeking a Lab Pack Technician to support hazardous waste packaging, labeling and transport duties in Detroit, MI. The role requires CDL with HazMat endorsement, physical stamina, and the ability to travel up to 20% overnight.

You will perform field sampling, onsite services, and assist multiple teams to meet customer requirements. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a $5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified CDL-HazMat holders.

Qualifications

• Associate College degree in area of General Science or equivalent experience.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Hazardous Material endorsement and a clear record.
• Moderate to extensive travel with 20% overnight travel.
• Physical ability to lift and move material of various weights frequently exceeding 55 lbs.
• Basic understanding of chemistry through general chemistry or biology.
• Advanced knowledge of EPA and DOT.
• Minimum one (1) year lab pack experience 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER (29 CFR 1910.120).
• 40 hours Depack Experience.
• 8 hours DOT Training.
• PPE Training which includes Respirators.

Responsibilities

• Handles hazardous materials including inventorying, identifying, segregating, and packaging waste material in accordance with Lab Pack policies, procedures and practices and all applicable regulations.
• Perform onsite services which may include waste collection, consolidation (i.e., bulking, repackaging), sampling, safety/compliance inspections, and other related activities required by the customer/contract.
• Assists other business groups, i.e., Depack, Retail and HHW, for both internally and onsite as needed.
• Preparing shipment of packaged waste by inspecting, labeling, marking, and loading into the transport vehicle
• Properly completes documentation including shipping papers, Land Disposal Restrictions (LDR’s), evaluations/certifications and other required documentation in accordance with appropriate regulations and procedures.
• Maintain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Hazmat Endorsement to legally operate Clean Earth vehicles necessary for transporting personnel and waste to and from customers’ job locations.
• Follows, understands, and promotes by example, all Health & Safety /Job Safety Analysis (JSA’s) procedures including development of on-site Health &Safety plans/JSA’s as outlined in the procedures and policies.
• Perform unknown field testing for classification and packaging for transportation and disposal.
• Mentor and assist new employees in field work duties.
• Lead/coordinate field service/lab pack jobs requiring multiple personnel/days.

Skills

CDL with HazMat endorsement

Physical stamina

Lifting heavy loads

Travel willingness

Education

Associate degree in General Science or equivalent experience

BS/BA in science preferred

Job description

Veolia North America, LLC is seeking a Lab Pack Technician to support hazardous waste packaging, labeling and transport duties in Detroit, MI. The role requires CDL with HazMat endorsement, physical stamina, and the ability to travel up to 20% overnight.

You will perform field sampling, onsite services, and assist multiple teams to meet customer requirements. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a $5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified CDL-HazMat holders.