On-Site Specialist II

Veolia | North America; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteering

Job summary

Veolia North America, LLC is seeking a site-based Waste Services Technician to provide on-site hazardous and non-hazardous waste handling in compliance with state and federal regulations. The role involves processing shipments, paperwork, and coordinating with clients to ensure safe, timely project completion.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, with a BS in Chemistry preferred, and a 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• BS in Chemistry or related science preferred.
• Prior work experience in hazardous waste or related industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional image to clients and suggest solutions.
• Manage on-site hazardous and non-hazardous waste needs per contract.
• Comply with environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure completion of DOT/RCRA/EPA paperwork for disposal.
• Operate and maintain equipment safely to complete projects on time.
• Understand contract terms and follow through on assignments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Time management

Computer proficiency

Customer focus

Safety awareness

Work independently

Education

GED or high school diploma

BS in Chemistry

Tools

CDL license (preferred)

Job description

Company 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.

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

Position Purpose

Responsible for providing on site hazardous and non-hazardous services to meet client environmental needs in accordance with state and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations. This position will work in a supervised and/or independent capacity to successfully, and safely, complete scheduled projects for customers. Responsibilities may include packing, labeling, manifesting, and shipping waste based on contract type.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional image to clients by answering inquiries and suggesting solutions to existing and potential problems
• Manage on site customers hazardous and non hazardous waste needs per the contract
• Comply and enforce all environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures
• Ensure completion and accuracy of all DOT/ RCRA/ EPA paperwork to expedite disposal of hazardous waste as required
• Operate and maintain all equipment in a safe manner to insure optimum efficiency and effectiveness to complete assigned projects in a timely manner
• Knowledge and understanding of contract terms and possess the ability to follow through on assignments
• Other work related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background

• High School diploma or General Educational Development( GED) required
• BS in Chemistry or a related science discipline preferred
• Prior work experience in the hazardous waste or related industry preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong Team Player
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Time Management and organization of multiple task
• Computer proficiency
• Strong customer focus and orientationHealth and Safety awareness
• Work independently and on an autonomous basis

Required Certification/Licenses/Training

• 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification
• Ability to obtain a Class A or B Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
• Successful completion of OS 1 OJT and competency assessment

Additional Information

Pay Range: $25 to $27 per hour.

• paid time off policies
• health
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• savings accounts
• tuition reimbursement
• paid volunteering
• 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.