Environmental Specialist I
About The Position
This position provides specialized transportation and disposal services to clients. Responsibilities include manifesting, packaging, spill response, labeling, loading and unloading, coordinating transportation, and sampling or profiling material while complying with state and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations. The role requires a clean-shaven appearance and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Veolia in North America provides water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting, and resource recovery. It serves commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipal customers. Veolia is headquartered in Boston and has more than 10,000 employees at more than 350 locations across North America.
Requirements
- High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED).
- 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to obtain a Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Hazardous (H) endorsement.
- Strong teamwork skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Computer proficiency.
- Ability to follow through on assignments.
- Must be clean-shaven.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related science discipline.
Responsibilities
- Sample waste streams according to prescribed policies and procedures.
- Manifest, package, label, load and unload materials, respond to spills and conduct remedial activities, and coordinate transportation.
- Maintain a professional image with clients by answering inquiries and suggesting solutions to existing or potential problems.
- Comply with and enforce compliance, health, safety, and other procedures in accordance with VES-TS policies.
- Become familiar with applicable U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and VES-TS regulations required to submit paperwork and expedite hazardous-waste disposal.
- Operate and maintain equipment professionally to ensure optimum efficiency and effectiveness.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid time off policies
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Savings accounts
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid volunteering
- Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
