Environmental Specialist - On Call Emergency Response (Inc. Nights & Wkds)

Job description

Position Purpose

This position provides specialized remedial and disposal services to our clients. Responsibilities include but are not limited to spill response, confined space entry, packaging, labeling, loading/unloading, transporting, and sampling/profiling of hazardous and non hazardous materials. All duties must be performed in strict compliance with applicable 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

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 paper work to expedite disposal of hazardous waste. On Call Emergency Response (Including Nights & weekends) Confined Space Entry

Qualifications

Education / Experience / Background

• High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related science discipline preferred Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: Strong team player
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines

Punctual Mechanical Aptitude

• Strong customer service orientation Computer proficiency
• Ability to follow through on assignments.

Required Certification / Licenses / Training

40-hour HAZWOPER Certification Valid Drivers License

• Ability to obtain a Class A or B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Hazardous (H) endorsement Physical Requirements: Ability to work in all atmospheric conditions
• Ability to lift 60 pounds Required to wear respiratory protection (clean shaven)