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Environmental Technician II

Veolia | North America · Providence, RI · 1 mo ago
Management$20–$22/hrFull-time

About the role

The Environmental Technician II position is part of the Clean Earth team within Veolia, a leading environmental company in North America. Veolia is committed to sustainability and provides comprehensive benefits including retirement savings options.

Responsibilities

  • Complete required paperwork in accordance with our practices and procedures
  • Collecting samples of inbound waste for compatibility
  • Unload bulk liquid trucks to proper tanks
  • Resolve and report issues with inbound loads
  • Operate hi-lo and end loaders in a safe manner
  • Have knowledge of our waste streams and their treatment protocol
  • Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by management

Requirements

  • 2+ years of prior experience working with hazardous materials
  • High School diploma or GED required
  • Ability to operate equipment, including a forklift and pallet jack
  • 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 hat, steel toed shoes, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator

Qualifications

  • Basic computer skills to complete web-based training
  • Ability to understand and respond to written and verbal English
  • Willingness and ability to work nights, weekends, and variable schedules as necessary
  • Ability to deal politely and professionally with customers and coworkers

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off policies
  • Health, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering, and more
  • Starting January 1, 2027, participation in an employer-sponsored 401(k) plan for retirement savings

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