Environmental Specialist I

The Environmental Specialist I position at Veolia in Menomonee Falls, WI, involves providing specialized transportation and disposal services, including waste sampling, packaging, spill response, and compliance with environmental regulations. Candidates should have a high school diploma, with a preferred bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related fields. Required certifications include a 40-hour HAZWOPER certification and a valid driver's license. The role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and customer service.
Company DescriptionVeolia 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 DescriptionPosition Purpose:

This position provides specialized transportation and disposal services to our clients. Responsibilities include manifesting, packaging, spill response, labeling, loading/unloading, coordinating transportation, and sampling/profiling material while adhering to state and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations.

Primary Duties /Responsibilities:

Sample waste streams according to prescribed policies and procedures.Manifesting, packaging, spill clean-up response and remedial activities, labeling, loading, off loading, and coordinating transportation.Maintain a professional image to clients by answering inquiries and suggesting solutions to existing/potential problems.Comply and enforce all compliance, health, safety, and procedures in accordance with VES-TS policies.Become familiar with all U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT)/Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and VES-TS regulations required in submitting paperwork to expedite disposal of hazardous waste.Operate and maintain all equipment in a professional manner to ensure optimum efficiency and effectiveness.Other duties as assigned.QualificationsEducation / Experience / Background:

High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) requiredBachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related science discipline preferredKnowledge / Skills / Abilities:

Strong team playerExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsTime management: the ability to organize and manage multiple deadlinesStrong customer service orientationComputer proficiencyAbility to follow through on assignments.Required Certification / Licenses / Training:

40-hour HAZWOPER CertificationValid Driver's LicenseAbility to obtain a Class A or B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Hazardous (H) endorsementAdditional InformationBenefits: 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.

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.