Environmental Specialist II
Veolia•Azusa, CA
About The Position
This position provides specialized transportation and disposal services to clients. It involves handling waste streams and materials while adhering to state and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations. The role includes sampling and profiling materials, manifesting and packaging, spill cleanup and remedial activities, labeling, loading and unloading, and coordinating transportation. The specialist also maintains equipment, completes required regulatory paperwork, and provides professional service to clients.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Prior work experience in the hazardous waste or a related industry required.
- 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.
- Pass the Environmental Specialist II Competency Test.
- Strong team-player 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.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related science discipline preferred.
Responsibilities
- Sample and profile waste streams according to prescribed policies and procedures.
- Manifest and package materials; perform spill cleanup response and remedial activities; label, load and unload materials; and coordinate transportation.
- Understand disposal-site capabilities and limitations before shipment to support efficient disbursement and storage.
- Answer client inquiries professionally and suggest solutions to existing or potential problems.
- Comply with and enforce applicable compliance, health, safety, and procedural requirements under VES-TS policies.
- Complete paperwork in compliance with U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations and VES-TS policies and procedures.
- Operate and maintain equipment professionally to ensure efficient, effective, and timely project completion.
- 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
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
