Environmental Specialist I

Veolia Environnement SA • Butner, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for performing a variety of daily hazardous and non-hazardous waste tasks outside while wearing personal protective equipment. Tasks include all types of manual labor in handling, consolidating, unloading and loading containers for processing at site or transportation to appropriate facilities.

Requirements

• High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required
• 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification
• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to obtain a Class A or B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Hazardous (H) endorsement
• Strong team player
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Time management: the ability 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

• Consolidate hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials at designated sites utilizing appropriate equipment for which you are appropriately trained.
• Decontaminate and dispose of empty drums and/or containers according to RCRA and disposal guidelines.
• Assist in completing all necessary paperwork for processing materials.
• 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, dental, vision, life insurance
• savings accounts
• tuition reimbursement
• paid volunteering
• employer sponsored 401(k) plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED