Environmental Specialist I - Special Services

Veolia•Mount Olive, NJ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides specialized remedial and disposal services to our clients. Responsibilities include but are not limited to spill response, confined space entry, packaging, labeling, loading/unloading, transporting, and sampling/profiling of hazardous and non hazardous materials. All duties must be performed in strict compliance with applicable state and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations.

Requirements

High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required
40-hour HAZWOPER Certification
Valid Drivers License
Ability to obtain a Class A or B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Hazardous (H) endorsement
Ability to work in all atmospheric conditions
Ability to lift 60 pounds
Required to wear respiratory protection (clean shaven)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related science discipline preferred
Strong team player
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines
Punctual
Mechanical Aptitude
Strong customer service orientation
Computer proficiency
Ability to follow through on assignments.

Responsibilities

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: 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 paper work to expedite disposal of hazardous waste.
On Call Emergency Response (Including Nights & weekends)
Confined Space Entry