Environmental Specialist I - Special Services at Veolia Environnement SA

Flanders, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jan, 26

Salary

23.0

Posted On

20 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strong Team Player, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Time Management, Mechanical Aptitude, Customer Service Orientation, Computer Proficiency

Industry

Environmental Services

Description

Company Description 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. Job Description Position Purpose: This position provides specialized remedial and disposal services to our clients. Responsibilities include but are not limited to spill response, confined space entry, packaging, labeling, loading/unloading, transporting, and sampling/profiling of hazardous and non hazardous materials. All duties must be performed in strict compliance with applicable state and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations. Primary Duties /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: 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. On Call Emergency Response (Including Nights & weekends) Confined Space Entry Qualifications Education / Experience / Background: High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related science discipline preferred Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: Strong team player Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines Punctual Mechanical Aptitude Strong customer service orientation Computer proficiency Ability to follow through on assignments. Required Certification / Licenses / Training: 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification Valid Drivers License Ability to obtain a Class A or B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Hazardous (H) endorsement Physical Requirements: Ability to work in all atmospheric conditions Ability to lift 60 pounds Required to wear respiratory protection (clean shaven) Additional Information Targeted Hourly Pay: $23 Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In 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.

Responsibilities

This position provides specialized remedial and disposal services, including spill response and hazardous material handling. All duties must be performed in compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.