Environmental Specialist

Job Description
Targeted Hourly Pay Range:
Minimum of $28 to a maximum of$32
BENEFITS
Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. 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.
Job posting is short term (e.G., 6 months or less)
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.
Primary Duties/responsibilities:
Supporting customer activities as Veolia’s on-site representative with respect to waste characterization, hazardous waste collection and disposal, chemical safety, waste minimization, as well as hazardous materials shipping, storage, and handling
Transporting hazardous and non-hazardous wastes following acquisition of Commercial Driver’s License and industry specific training on local routes in a Class B vehicle
Coordinate customer deliverables with Veolia support staff off-site including but not limited to customer service team, technical services, transportation group, accounting, and field teams
Communicating on-site safety concerns to Veolia support staff and collaborating with EHS staff on behavior based safety recommendations
Overseeing the transfer of shipment and service ticket documentation such as Manifests, Activity Reports, Weight Tickets, etc.
Sampling waste streams according to prescribed policies and procedures
Maintaining a positive relationship with clients by answering inquiries and suggesting solutions to existing/potential problems
Maintaining the customer’s central waste accumulation area as well as satellite accumulation areas throughout their facility
Complying with and enforcing all environmental, health, safety, and procedures in accordance with Veolia policies
Understanding and building familiarity with Department of Transportation (DOT)/Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Veolia regulations required in submitting paperwork to facilitate the disposal of hazardous waste
Operating and maintaining field equipment
Participating in training exercises, hazard assessment, and individual growth objectives
Coordinating customer deliverables with Veolia support staff off-site including but not limited to customer service team, technical services, transportation group, sales, accounting, and other field crew members