Environmental Specialist I

Veolia•Menomonee Falls, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides specialized transportation and disposal services to 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. The role also involves maintaining a professional image to clients, complying with all compliance, health, safety, and procedures in accordance with VES-TS policies, and becoming familiar with U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT)/Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and VES-TS regulations for hazardous waste disposal. The specialist will also operate and maintain equipment to ensure optimum efficiency and effectiveness.

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

Nice To Haves

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

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.