Environmental Specialist I

About This Role

This position provides specialized transportation and disposal services to clients, ensuring adherence to environmental, health, and safety regulations. You will be responsible for manifesting, packaging, spill response, and coordinating transportation of hazardous waste.

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
• Operate and maintain all equipment in a professional manner to ensure optimum efficiency and effectiveness

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Valid Driver's License
• 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification
• Ability to obtain a Class A or B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Hazardous (H) endorsement

Qualifications

• High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required

Nice to Have

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related science discipline
• Strong team player
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines
• Strong customer service orientation
• Computer proficiency
• Ability to follow through on assignments

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

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