Environmental Specialist III

Company: Veolia
Location: Flanders
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description 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: This position provides specialized hazardous materials (HAZMAT) transportation services to our client at a dedicated off-site location in the Clinton, NJ area. Responsibilities include SDS review and HAZMAT classification, collecting, marking, labelling, packaging, and segregation chemicals in preparation for shipping to a new client location; managing transportation logistics and scheduling, manifesting,loading, and sampling/profiling material while adhering to state and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations. This role may also require some spill clean-up response and remedial activities. The selected candidate may act as team leader and provides training and guidance to less senior employees. Also assists in preparing projects estimates. Primary Duties /Responsibilities: Assist in the supervision of Environmental Specialists in packing, labeling, manifesting, and loading of hazardous waste items in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Manifesting, packaging, spill clean-up response and remedial activities, labeling, loading, off loading & 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 Veolia policies. Ensure completion of all paperwork in compliance with U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT)/Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations and Veolia policies and procedures. Operate and maintain all equipment in a professional manner to ensure optimum efficiency and effectiveness to completion of project(s) in a timely manner. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education / Experience / Background: High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related science discipline preferred Prior work experience in the hazardous waste/ HAZMAT transportation-related industry required Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: 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. Required Certification / Licenses / Training: 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification DOT HAZMAT Certification Environmental Specialist III Competency Test Additional Information Hourly Pay Range: Minimum of $28 to a maximum of $35 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. Sick leave – 56 hours; Observed Holidays – 11 days; Vacation – 15 days Eligible for up to 4% Annual Performance Bonus 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.

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