Environmental Technician II

About the role

The Environmental Technician II position is part of the Clean Earth team within Veolia, a leading environmental company in North America.

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

Qualifications

• 2+ years of prior experience working with hazardous materials
• High School diploma or General Educational Development (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 work outdoors in all climate conditions and indoors in non-climate-controlled conditions
• Willingness and ability to wear company-issued personal protection equipment including safety glasses, hard hat, steel toed shoes, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator

Preferred Requirements

• 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 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 January 1, 2027, benefits package will include participation in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement

Pay and benefits

• Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement
• Sick leave – 24 hours
• Observed Holidays – 2 floating days and 8 paid holiday
• Vacation – 112 hours