Back to search
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 working on Household Hazardous Waste collection events or events similar in nature between the months of April and November. Work will mostly be completed on Saturdays. Employee is 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.
Qualifications
Education / Experience / Background:
- High School Diploma required
- Hazardous waste experience preferred
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
- Ability to act in a professional manner at all times
- Strong team player
- Ability to effectively follow direction
- Ability to work in a changing job environment
- Able to lift 50 lbs and stay on your feet for extended periods.
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, 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.
Learn more about this Employer on their Career Site
