Environmental Specialist - On Call Emergency Response (Inc. Nights & Wkds)

Environmental Specialist - On Call Emergency Response (Inc. Nights & Wkds) Full-time Contract type: Standard 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 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 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 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) Hourly Pay Range: $23 to $25 per hour 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Veolia