Environmental Specialist II

Veolia Environnement SA•Azusa, CA

1d•$24 - $29

About The Position

This position provides specialized transportation and disposal services to clients. It involves manifesting, packaging, spill cleanup response and remedial activities, labeling, loading and unloading, coordinating transportation, and sampling and profiling materials while adhering to state and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations. The role also requires knowledge of disposal site capabilities and limitations, professional interaction with clients, compliance with applicable procedures and regulations, and proper operation and maintenance of equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED).
Prior work experience in the hazardous waste or related industry.
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.
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.

Responsibilities

Sample and profile waste streams according to prescribed policies and procedures.
Manifest, package, label, load and unload materials; coordinate transportation; and perform spill cleanup response and remedial activities.
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 compliance, health, safety, and other procedures in accordance with 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 support efficient, effective, and timely completion of projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.