Environmental Specialist-Hazardous Waste

Transdev • Torrance, CA

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About The Position

The Environmental Specialist-Hazardous Waste position at Veolia North America focuses on providing specialized transportation and disposal services for hazardous waste. The role involves ensuring compliance with environmental regulations while managing waste materials safely and efficiently. The specialist will operate equipment, respond to spills, and maintain a professional image while interacting with clients.

Requirements

• High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required
• 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification
• Valid Driver's License
• Strong team player
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Time management skills to organize and manage multiple deadlines
• Strong customer service orientation
• Computer proficiency
• Ability to follow through on assignments

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related science discipline preferred

Responsibilities

• Operate trash truck on a daily basis to switch out full dumpsters
• Identify and remove hazardous waste from site dumpsters
• Sort and recycle cardboard
• Transfer excessive trash to empty dumpsters
• Sample waste streams according to prescribed policies and procedures
• Manifesting, packaging, spill clean-up response and remedial activities, labeling, loading, off loading, and coordinating transportation
• Maintain a professional image to clients by answering inquiries and suggesting solutions to existing/potential problems
• Comply and enforce all compliance, health, safety, and procedures in accordance with VES-TS policies
• Become familiar with all U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)/Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and VES-TS regulations required in submitting paperwork to expedite disposal of hazardous waste
• Operate and maintain all equipment in a professional manner to ensure optimum efficiency and effectiveness
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Paid time off policies
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employer sponsored 401(k) plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees