Environmental Technician II

Veolia | North America; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) participation

Job summary

Veolia | North America is seeking an Environmental Technician II in Kansas City, Missouri. This role involves routine manual labor and hazardous waste management, including operating heavy equipment and ensuring compliance with strict safety regulations.

Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year of related experience and the ability to operate forklifts. A comprehensive benefits package includes health insurance and a 401(k) plan starting in 2027.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• 1+ years related work experience required.
• Ability to wear company-provided personal protection equipment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and operate fork trucks to move materials.
• Collect samples of inbound waste for laboratory analysis.
• Complete required paperwork in accordance with practices.

Skills

Forklift operation

Laboratory sample collection

Heavy equipment operation

English language proficiency

Tools

Fork trucks

Pallet jack

Job description

The Environmental Technician II will perform routine and frequent manual and heavy labor tasks to properly treat, store, pack, move and/or dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with environmentally responsible and cost-effective practices along with Clean Earth policies and procedures.

Primary Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Supervise and operate fork trucks and other heavy equipment when properly trained to move materials for storage / loading and off‑loading / production
• Collect samples of inbound waste for laboratory analysis
• Complete required paperwork in accordance with our practices and procedures
• Perform other reasonably related tasks as assigned by management.
• Separate and pack materials for transport and disposal

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• 1+ years related work experience
• Ability to operate equipment, including a forklift and pallet jack
• Ability to read, write and speak in English
• Ability to wear company‑provided personal protection equipment including eye protection, steel‑toed shoes, hard hat, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience sampling and receiving hazardous waste

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, health, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. Beginning no later than January 1, 2027, the benefits package will also include participation in an employer‑sponsored 401(k) plan. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

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.