Job Overview

company description

veolia in north america is the top-ranked environmental company in the united states for three consecutive years, and the country's largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. it offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout north america. headquartered in boston, veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across north america.

job description

position purpose:

responsible for safely loading, unloading, movements and processing hazardous waste, non-hazardous waste, and recyclable materials for industrial clients. this job includes general labor and warehouse tasks such as understanding of proper handling and disposal of hazardous waste and recyclable materials as well as cleaning maintaining and organizing the work areas.

primary duties/responsibilities:

• performs general housekeeping duties and maintains a clean, organized and safe work area. complies with all prescribed safety procedures and regulations. report all incidents and accidents. works safely and wear the appropriate ppe for the task.
• removes hazardous material from site areas, equipment and facilities using standard industrial and specific or specialized decontamination cleaning techniques.
• safely operates decontamination equipment utilizing high pressure water, strippable coatings or other decontamination processes.
• ability to work in self-contained breathing apparatus and operate breathing air systems.
• moves material within the facility using appropriate equipment such as hand trucks, pallet trucks, forklifts, golf carts, etc. must also be able to do some heavy lifting (up to 70lbs).
• collects and processes protective clothing and waste products from site areas.
• properly inspect segregate and consolidate all waste stored on site.
• responsible for excavating, transporting, handling, sorting, labeling, or collecting both hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
• must be able to utilize knowledge of company, state and federal regulations applicable to epa, dot, and osha.
• must be able to safely operator equipment such as balers, shredders, grinders, extractors, pumps, tanks and pressure washers.
• performs spill cleanup as well as participate in remediation projects in and out of the work area.
• have the ability to support other operations when there's a need.
• must be able to work 8- or 12-hour shifts.
• other duties as assigned.

qualifications

education/experience/background:

• high school diploma/ged is required.

knowledge/skills/abilities:

• ability to communicate effectively.
• ability to safely operate equipment.
• ability to operate independently.
• ability to work well in team environment.

required certification/licenses/training:

• hazwoper certification.
• forklift certification.

additional information

pay range: $35.00 to $50.00 per hour.

benefits: veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. in addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. 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.

disclaimer: the salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. the company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.