Lead On-Site Specialist III

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About Veolia North America 

A subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) 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. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has approximately 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website  www.veolianorthamerica.com 

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BENEFITS 

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. 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.   

Hours:  Monday to Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. plus OT.

PPE is provided

Position Purpose:
Responsible for providing on site hazardous and non-hazardous services to meet client environmental needs in accordance with state and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations. This position will work in a supervised and/or independent capacity to successfully, and safely, complete scheduled projects for customers. Responsibilities may include packing, labeling, manifesting, and shipping waste depending on contract type.

Primary Duties/responsibilities: 

·  Maintain a professional image to clients by answering inquiries and suggesting solutions to existing and potential problems
·  Manage on site customers hazardous and non hazardous waste needs per the contract
·  Comply and enforce all environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures
·  Ensure completion and accuracy of all DOT/RCRA/EPA paperwork to expedite disposal of hazardous waste as required
·  Operate and maintain all equipment in a safe manner to insure optimum efficiency and effectiveness to complete assigned projects in a timely manner.
·  Knowledge and understanding of contract terms and possess the ability to follow through on assignments
·  May help develop and train OS I and II personnel in required task as needed
·  Other work related duties as assigned

Work Environment: 

·  Normal close range vision is required for reading.
·  Manual dexterity is required to handle paper flow and computer keyboard operation.
·  Mobility and hearing is needed to gather information and confer with others.
·  Health must permit regular attendance and extended hours to meet deadlines.
·  Clean Storage Warehouse, Household Hazardous Waste, Laboratory activities, Waste Sampling and Handling

Qualifications

Education / Experience / Background: 

·  High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required
·  BS in Chemistry or a related science discipline preferred
·  Prior work experience in the hazardous waste or related industry preferred

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: 

·  Strong Team Player
·  Excellent written and verbal communication skills
·  Time management and organization to handle multiple tasks
·  Computer proficiency
·  Strong customer focus and orientation
·  Health and Safety awareness
·  Work independently and on an autonomous basis

Required Certification / Licenses / Training: 

·  40-hour HAZWOPER Certification
·  Successful completion of OS II OJT and competency assessment

Additional Information

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.

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