Environmental Specialist I

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Position Purpose

This position provides specialized transportation and disposal services to our 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.

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.

Requirements

High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required; 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.; 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification; Valid Driver's License; Ability to obtain a Class A or B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Hazardous (H) endorsement