
Environmental Technician I
Required skills
- High School diploma
- GED
- operate equipment
- forklift
- pallet jack
- all climate conditions
- safety glasses
- hard hat
- steel toed shoes
- gloves
Nice to have
- warehouse environment
- manufacturing environment
- basic computer skills
- web-based training
- weekends
- variable schedule
Role summary
This role involves the safe and compliant handling, treatment, storage, transport, and disposal of hazardous waste. The Environmental Technician I will operate equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks, lift up to 50 pounds, and work in various climate conditions. Accurate documentation is required. A high school diploma/GED and 2+ years of experience with hazardous materials are necessary. Experience in a warehouse or manufacturing setting and basic computer skills are preferred.
You’ll be joining a team of dedicated professionals with the opportunity to learn environmental regulations and how we remove hazardous materials from the waste stream.
- Consolidate, treat, store, transport and/or dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with environmentally responsible and compliant practices, policies, and procedures.
This is a physically active job where you’ll be:
- Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds throughout the day
- Operating a forklift and other mobile equipment to move containers to and from storage and treatment areas and to load and unload trailers.
- Complete required documentation accurately, timely and legibly in accordance with applicable regulations and customer policies, practices and procedures.
Basic Requirements:
- High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required
- 2+ years of prior experience working with hazardous materials
- Ability to operate equipment, including a forklift and pallet jack
- Ability to hear vehicle warning chimes and alarms
- Ability to work outdoors in all climate conditions and indoors in non-climate-controlled conditions
- Willingness and ability to wear company-issued personal protection equipment including safety glasses, hard had, steel toed shoes, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator (gentlemen – this means no beards)
Preferred Requirements:
- Experience in warehouse or manufacturing environment
- Basic computer skills to complete web-based training
- Ability to understand and respond to written and verbal English
- Ability to predictably and regularly attend work during scheduled hours. Must be willing and able to occasionally work nights, weekends and variable schedule(s) as necessary.
- Ability to deal politely and professionally with customers and coworkers
Pay starting at $23.00 hourly
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, commencing no later than January 1, 2027, benefits package will include participation 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.
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.
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.
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