Environmental Specialist I

Veolia Environnement SA • Phoenix, AZ

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at an on-site customer location in Northern Phoenix / Anthem. Position Purpose: This position provides specialized transportation and disposal services to our clients. Responsibilities include manifesting, packaging, spill response, labeling, loading/unloading, coordinating transportation, and sampling/profiling material while adhering to state and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations.

Requirements

• High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required
• 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.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification
• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to obtain a Class A or B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Hazardous (H) endorsement

Nice To Haves

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

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 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

• Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more.
• In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees