Environmental Technician I
Veolia | North America · Gary, IN · 1 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
Environmental Technicians are the backbone of our company. You’ll be joining a team of dedicated professionals with the opportunity to learn environmental regulations and how we remove hazardous materials from the waste stream.
Responsibilities
- Consolidate, treat, store, pack, transport and/or dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with environmentally responsible and compliant practices, policies, and procedures.
- Maintain detailed and accurate records.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required.
- Ability to repeatedly lift and carry 50 pounds throughout the workday.
- Ability to stand and walk over uneven surfaces for extended periods.
- Visual acuity to read labels and documentation; depth perception to safely drive forklifts.
- Ability to hear vehicle warning chimes and alarms.
- Willingness and ability to wear company-issued personal protection equipment including safety glasses, hard had, steel toed shoes, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator (gentlemen – this means must be close-shaven).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in warehouse or manufacturing environment.
- Basic computer skills to complete web-based training.
- Ability to understand and respond to written and verbal English.
- Willingness and ability to occasionally work nights, weekends and variable schedule(s) as necessary.
- Ability to deal politely and professionally with customers and coworkers.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more.
- Starting no later than January 1, 2027, benefits package will include participation in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.
Pay and Benefits
- The pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.
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.