Environmental Specialist I

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Veolia Environnement SA

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Blaine, Minnesota

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Provide specialized transportation and disposal services, including manifesting, packaging, and spill response. Ensure all activities adhere to state and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations.

Qualifications

You have a High School diploma or GED, with a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related science discipline being preferred. You possess strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain computer proficiency. You must also possess a valid driver's license and be willing to obtain a Class B CDL with a Hazardous endorsement, along with a 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Chemistry

HAZWOPER Certification

Class B CDL

Hazardous endorsement

DOT regulations

EPA regulations

Sampling

Manifesting

Packaging

Spill response

Labeling

Loading/unloading

Transportation coordination

Job 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

This is a field position.

Must be okay with being clean-shaven

Must be willing to obtain a Class B CDL

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: 

  • 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.

Qualifications

Education / Experience / Background: 

  • High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a 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
  • Strong customer service orientation
  • Computer proficiency
  • Ability to follow through on assignments.

Required Certification / Licenses / Training:

  • 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Ability to obtain a Class A or B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Hazardous (H)
    endorsement

Additional Information

Hourly Pay Range: Minimum of $24 to a maximum of $25

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.

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.

  • Contract type: Standard
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    Veolia Environnement SA

    Partenaire des territoires, Veolia propose des solutions pour la gestion de l'eau, des déchets et de l'énergie qui participent au développement durable des villes et des industries. A travers ses trois activités complémentaires, Veolia contribue à développer l'accès aux ressources pour tous, à préserver les ressources disponibles et à les renouveler.
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