Environmental Specialist - Veolia (Job)
Description:
Primary Duties/responsibilities:
- Sample waste streams and unknown containers according to prescribed policies and procedures.
- Classification, segregation, packaging, labeling, loading, unloading, manifesting, transportation, placarding and small remedial activities such as decontamination work, use of hand tools for spill clean-up/small remediation projects.
- Knowledge of disposal site capabilities and limitations prior to shipment to ensure efficient disbursement and storage.
- 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 paper work to expedite disposal of hazardous waste and pertaining to the transportation of hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
- Perform daily inspections of vehicle and/or trailer prior to driving to ensure safety and integrity of equipment.
- Ensure that DOT requirements such as vehicle weight limits, driver log books, vehicle inspection records, transportation permits, special permits, insurance cards, registration, fuel trip reports, IFTA fuel stickers, or other paperwork is up-to-date and valid.
- Notify immediate supervisor and transportation manager of any moving violations and/or accidents in-route to and/or from project site. Notify immediate supervisor of any spills, breaks, first aid, accidents, or near misses that happen while on a job site or while on duty.
Skills/Eligibility:
Qualifications
Education / Experience / Background:
- High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related science discipline preferred
- Prior work experience of 1-2 years in the hazardous waste/related industry required.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
- Strong team player
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines and simultaneous tasks
- Strong customer service orientation
- Computer proficient in windows, word, excel, and e-mail at a minimum
- Ability to follow through on assignments
- General knowledge and understanding of basic chemistry
Required Certification / Licenses / Training:
- 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification (Veolia can provide)
- A valid Drivers License
- Ability to obtain a Class B CDL with hazmat endorsement