Environmental Specialist III

Veolia • Port Washington, WI

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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 offloading, coordinating transportation, and sampling and profiling materials while following state and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations. The specialist may act as a team leader, train and guide less senior employees, and assist with project estimates.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior work experience in the hazardous waste or a related industry required.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification.
• Valid Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License with Hazardous (H) endorsement.
• Environmental Specialist III Competency Test.
• Strong team player.
• 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

• Assist in supervising Environmental Specialists who pack, label, manifest, and load hazardous waste items in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Oversee the sampling and profiling of waste streams for approval.
• Sample and profile waste streams according to prescribed policies and procedures.
• Perform manifesting, packaging, spill cleanup response and remedial activities, labeling, loading and offloading, and transportation coordination.
• Know disposal site capabilities and limitations before shipment to ensure efficient disbursement and storage.
• Maintain a professional image with clients by answering inquiries and suggesting solutions to existing or potential problems.
• Comply with and enforce compliance, health, safety, and procedural requirements in accordance with VES-TS policies.
• Ensure paperwork is completed in compliance with U.S. Department of Transportation and Environmental Protection Agency regulations and VES-TS policies and procedures.
• Operate and maintain equipment professionally to support efficient and effective project completion.
• Assist in preparing project estimates.
• 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

What This Job Offers

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