What are the responsibilities and job description for the HHW Technician position at Veolia Environnement SA?
Company Description
A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) 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. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. www.veolianorthamerica.com
Job Description
Position Purpose:
Responsible for working on Household hazardous waste collection events or events similar in nature. Responsible for maintaining a professional image while adhering to all VESTS Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Primary Duties/responsibilities:
- Unload materials from vehicles, trucks and pick-ups.
- Able to recognize potentially dangerous situations relating to chemical handling.
- Able to consistently follow all compliance, health and safety, and procedures in accordance with departmental and regional policies.
- Fosters a proper company image to customers regular interaction in a professional manner.
- Ability to follow directions and work as part of a team in a changing job environment.
- Work in a safe manner.
- Segregation of chemicals into packaging categories or DOT hazard classes.
Qualifications
Education / Experience / Background:
- High School Diploma required
- Hazardous waste experience preferred
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
- Strong team player
- Ability to effectively follow direction
- Ability to work in a changing job environment
- Ability to act in a professional manner at all times
- Ability to differentiate and consolidate similar materials while wearing respiratory protection
Required Certification / Licenses / Training:
- A valid Driver's License
- 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification preferred
Additional Information
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.
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.
