Environmental Specialist I

Job description

Must be okay with being clean- shaven and obtaining 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: Loading and unloading drums and totes. 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. Become familiar with all U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT)/Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 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. Education / Experience / Background: High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related science discipline preferred Veolia will provide the following training: 40-Hour HAZWOPER Safety 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.