Work site will be in Chicago IL

Primary Responsibilities:

Consolidate, treat, store, transport and/or dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes in accordance with environmentally responsible and compliant practices, policies, and procedures.
Perform routine inspections of customer site to meet environmental requirements.
Prepare compliant labeling and shipping documents to ship wastes to approved treatment or recycling facilities.
Perform cleanup of small leaks or spills in accordance with company and customer health and safety guidelines.
Use forklift and/or pallet jack as needed for movement of containers and loading of trailers.
Inventory and label containers in accordance with EPA and DOT regulations prior to shipment.
Maintain adequate supplies for collection and shipment of waste and recyclable materials.
Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by management.

Basic requirements:

2+ years of prior experience working with hazardous materials.
Ability to operate equipment, including a forklift and pallet jack.
Ability to wear company provided personal protection equipment including eye protection, steel toed shoes, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator as needed.
Have the ability to read, write and speak in English.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must be able to work indoor and outdoor in all weather conditions.
High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Proficiency with Windows based programs (i.e. Excel and Word).
Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and RCRA Regulations.
Has the ability to operate a powered industrial truck, e.g., forklift and possesses safe driving record.
Able to work in a team environment or alone based on business needs.
Good attendance record and safe work history.

Veolia has acquired Clean Earth. As Clean Earth completes its integration into Veolia, recruiting and hiring for this role is being managed in partnership with the Clean Earth talent acquisition team.<br><br>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.<br>

Veolia

Onsite Environmental Technician II

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