Job Description

Job ID REF50588V Date posted 10/22/2025 Location New York Category Quality / Health / Safety / Environment
Environmental Specialist, Hazardous Waste
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.

Position Purpose:
Ready to become a waste-busting superhero? Join our team of Environmental Specialists and embark on thrilling adventures in hazardous waste management! You'll be the master of manifests, the packaging pro, and the transportation guru, all while keeping Mother Earth smiling.
Your Exciting Mission (should you choose to accept it):

• Become a waste stream detective, sampling and profiling materials like a true scientific sleuth!
• Transform into a packaging wizard, ensuring hazardous materials are wrapped up tighter than a burrito!
• Channel your inner superhero during spill clean-ups, swooping in to save the day (and the environment)!
• Master the art of labeling - make those hazard warnings pop like they're straight out of a comic book!
• Flex your muscles loading and unloading materials (who needs a gym membership?).
• Orchestrate transportation logistics like a maestro conducting a symphony of safety.
• Dazzle clients with your problem-solving prowess and charm them with your environmental expertise.
• Rock that safety gear and follow regulations like it's the hottest fashion trend (because safety is always in style).
• Become a DOT and EPA regulations guru - memorize those rules like they're lyrics to your favorite song!
• Treat our equipment like your favorite gadgets, keeping them in tip-top shape for maximum eco-warrior efficiency.
• Be ready for surprise adventures - other duties may pop up faster than you can say "hazardous waste"!

Qualifications
Education / Experience:

• High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related science preferred

Knowledge / Skills:

• Strong teamwork, communication, and customer service skills
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet multiple deadlines
• Computer proficiency and follow-through on assignments

Required Certifications / Licenses:

• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to obtain Class A or B CDL with Hazardous (H) endorsement

Additional Information
Targeted Hourly Pay: $23
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.
Save for Later Job ID REF50588V Date posted 22/10/2025 Localisation Wantagh, New York Job Quality / Health / Safety / Environment Contract type Standard
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