Field Operations Supervisor

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.

This position is located at an on-site customer location in Northern Phoenix / Anthem.

Position Purpose:

Responsible for supervising field operations and employees on a job site resulting in the safe management,
transportation, and disposal of hazardous waste materials. Coordinates day-to-day job activities to ensure
appropriate measures in the removal and disposal of waste in a timely manner. Interacts with the customer keeping them informed of project status and any change orders required.

Primary Duties /Responsibilities:

• Supervise teams in the packing, labeling, manifesting and shipping hazardous waste from the customer(s) site to appropriate disposal facilities.
• Comply and enforce all compliance, health and safety, and PAD procedures in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Recognize and act on opportunities to increase value added services to customers. Maintain professional & courteous communications with internal and external customers on a daily basis.
• Good knowledge and understanding of contract terms and pricing to ensure the project is completed as proposed, or that a contract change order is implemented (if applicable) prior to leaving the job site.
• Knowledge of disposal site capabilities and limitations prior to shipping waste materials to insure efficient disbursement and storage.
• Ensure completion and accuracy of all DOT/EPA and VES-TS regulations and required in submitting paperwork to expedite disposal and hazardous waste materials pertaining to the transportation of hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
• Perform daily inspections of vehicle and/or trailer prior to driving to ensure safety and integrity of equipment.
• Ensure that DOT requirements such as vehicle weight limits, driver log books, vehicle inspection records, transportation permits, special permits, insurance cards, registration, fuel trip reports, IFTA fuel stickers, or other paperwork is up-to-date and valid.

Qualifications

Education / Experience / Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience required
• 2 to 4 years of hazardous waste experience required
• Supervisory experience preferred

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Strong team player, motivator, mentor, and trainer
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines and simultaneous tasks
• Strong customer service orientation
• Computer proficient in windows, word, excel, and e-mail at a minimum
• Ability to follow through on assignments
• Good knowledge and understanding of basic chemistry and hazards of chemicals
• Strong knowledge of 40 and 49 CFR and frequently used citations

Required Certification / Licenses / Training:

• Class A or B Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
• 40-hour HAZWOPER Training

Additional Information

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.