Environmental Specialist I
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Posted on:
22 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Purpose:
This position provides specialized transportation and disposal services to our clients for the safe handling and management of hazardous and non-hazardous waste. Responsibilities include classification segregation packaging labeling profiling manifesting loading/unloading placarding spill response sampling and transportation while adhering to state and federal environmental health and safety regulations.
Primary Duties /Responsibilities:
- Sample waste streams and unknown containers according to prescribed policies and procedures.
- Classification segregation packaging labeling loading unloading manifesting transportation placarding and small remedial activities such as decontamination work use of hand tools for spill clean-up/small remediation projects.
- Knowledge of disposal site capabilities and limitations prior to shipment to ensure efficient disbursement and storage.
- 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 paper work to expedite disposal of hazardous waste and pertaining to the transportation of hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
- Perform daily inspections of vehicle and/or trailer prior to driving to ensure safety and integrity of equipment.
- Ensure that DOT requirements such as vehicle weight limits driver log books vehicle inspection records transportation permits special permits insurance cards registration fuel trip reports IFTA fuel stickers or other paperwork is up-to-date and valid.
- Notify immediate supervisor and transportation manager of any moving violations and/or accidents in-route to and/or from project site. Notify immediate supervisor of any spills breaks first aid accidents or near misses that happen while on a job site or while on duty.
- Operate and maintain all equipment in a professional manner to ensure optimum efficiency and effectiveness to completion of project(s) in a timely manner.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Education / Experience / Background:
- High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required
- Bachelors degree in Chemistry or related science discipline preferred
- Prior work experience of 1-2 years in the hazardous waste/related industry preferred.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
- Strong team player
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines and simultaneous tasks
- Strong customer service orientation
- Computer proficient in windows word excel and e-mail at a minimum
- Ability to follow through on assignments
- General knowledge and understanding of basic chemistry (Veolia will train)
Required Certification / Licenses / Training:
- 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification (Veolia can provide)
- A valid Drivers License
Additional Information :
Targeted Hourly Pay Range: Minimum of $26 to a maximum of $28
Benefits: Veolias comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies as well as health dental vision life insurance savings accounts tuition reimbursement paid volunteering and addition employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.
Sick leave 56 hours; Observed Holidays 11 days; Vacation 15 days
Eligible for up to 4% Annual Performance Bonus
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.
Disclaimer: The salary other compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time subject to applicable law.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Floor Care
- Hospital Experience
- Hospitality Experience
- Computer Skills
- Environmental Services
- Cleaning Experience
- OSHA
- Contract Management
- Team Management
- Custodial Experience
- EHS
- Commercial Cleaning
About Company
Veolia aims to be the benchmark company for ecological transformation. Our mission to Resource the world demonstrates the unwavering commitment of our 220,000 employees to creating a positive impact for our planet. By joining Veolia Water Technologies, not only will you become a Re ... View more
