Job Description

Company Description

About Veolia North America

A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) 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. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent.

Targeted hourly pay : $22 

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. 

Position Purpose: 

This Veolia North America position provides onsite environmental services at client facilities in the Marlborough/
Worcester area. They ensure that the client is compliant with environmental, health, and safety regulations during
all phases of storage, transportation, and disposal services. Responsibilities include manifesting, packaging, spill
response, labeling, loading/unloading, coordinating transportation, and sampling/profiling material while adhering
to state and federal regulations.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop an understanding of OSHA regulations as well as Veolia North America Health and Safety
  practices.
• Collection and transport of waste materials from the many areas on a customer site to appropriate storage location for identification and packaging.
• Performing inspections, to include satellite accumulation areas (SAA), main or central accumulation areas (MAA/CAA), safety equipment, spill response equipment, and vehicles.
• Preparation of chemical and biological waste for shipment and disposal, including creation of all
  federal/state waste documents and managing the paperwork for the material.
• Safe handling of hazardous waste containers on client sites, as well as loading/unloading of waste from vehicles.
• Occasionally perform and document Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) audits for clients.
• Deliver exceptional customer service providing outstanding support and innovative solutions to our clients.
• Develop a high-level of state and federal regulatory expertise ensuring our client’s compliance needs are met (e.g RCRA, DOT, and OSHA).
• Conduct spill response measures, including the assessment of the spills and cleanup efforts.
• 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.
• The Environmental Specialist frequently handles hazardous chemicals and biological waste and is
  responsible for putting on and taking off personal protective equipment. This role is considered safety
  sensitive.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in the hazardous-waste industry, or relevant military experience.
• Prior relevant industry experience.
• Prior successful experience in a customer service role.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work as a member of a team as well as individually.
• Must demonstrate strong verbal and written communication abilities to effectively interact with clients,
  colleagues, and stakeholders, ensuring clear and professional exchanges of information.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex issues, develop solutions, and implement strategies to achieve positive outcomes.
• Skilled in building strong, positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to work overtime on a regular basis.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours within the work week (Monday through Friday).
• Ability to complete a 2 to 3 year professional advancement program in hazardous waste management.
• Must have a reliable form of transportation.
• Must be willing to consent to Motor Vehicle Record screening, criminal background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screen (inclusive of THC).

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Active HAZWOPER 24 or 40 hour certification.
• Willingness to obtain Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

Physical Requirements:

• Upon employment, you will be required to participate in a random drug screening program (inclusive of THC) as part of our company’s commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
• Must be able to lift 60 pounds on a regular basis.

Additional Information

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.

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