Environmental Specialist

Transdev - North Jackson, OH

Full-time - Entry Level

North Jackson, OH

5,001-10,000 employees

Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation

About the position

The Environmental Specialist position at Veolia North America focuses on providing specialized transportation and disposal services for hazardous waste. The role involves ensuring compliance with environmental regulations while maintaining a professional image with clients. Key responsibilities include waste sampling, manifesting, packaging, spill response, and coordinating transportation of materials.

Responsibilities

• 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 in accordance with VES-TS policies.
• Become familiar with all U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT)/Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and VES-TS 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.

Requirements

• High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related science discipline preferred.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification required.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Ability to obtain a Class A or B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Hazardous (H) endorsement.

Nice-to-haves

• 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.

Benefits

• Paid time off policies
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employer sponsored 401(k) plan