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Environmental Specialist

Veolia | North America, Indianapolis, IN, United States


What You’ll Do
Your day‑to‑day will revolve around going to customer sites, assessing waste, and getting it moved safely. Specifically:

Pick up, package, label, and load hazardous waste and non‑hazardous containers at

Sample and profile waste streams to make disposal determinations

Prepare hazardous waste manifests and ensure all shipping paperwork is accurate and complete

Operate and maintain field equipment (box trucks, drum handling gear, PPE)

Communicate directly with customers – answer their questions, flag potential issues, and represent Veolia professionally on site

Follow all DOT, EPA, and Veolia health and safety procedures without exception

What We’re Looking For
The right candidate is sharp, reliable, and comfortable doing physical work in all conditions. You don’t need to have every box checked on day one, we’ll invest in training the right person.

Required

High school diploma or GED

Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

Ability and willingness to obtain a Class B CDL with Hazardous Materials (H)

Must be clean-shaven (respirator fit requirement)

Ability to pass a pre‑employment drug screening and submit to randomized drug testing applicable to all DOT safety‑sensitive positions

Physically able to lift 50+ lbs repeatedly, work on your feet all day, and handle outdoor conditions year‑round

Strong attention to detail – mistakes in this line of work have real consequences

Comfortable learning and applying federal regulations (DOT/EPA) to your daily work

Preferred

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, environmental science, or a related field

Prior experience in hazardous waste, environmental services, or a regulated industry

40‑hour HAZWOPER certification (we will provide this training if you don’t have it)

CDL experience (we will put you through driving school to obtain a Class B CDL if you don’t have it)

What We Provide
We don’t just hand you a truck and wish you luck. You’ll get real training and support:

CDL training and licensing support

DOT Hazmat training

Ongoing mentorship from experienced team members and your direct manager

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