Environmental Technician
Company: Veolia
Location: Austin
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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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 This position
is located at a Semiconductor Manufacturing Facility. Position
Purpose: Work is performed in industrial settings including:
assembly plants, metal fabrication plants, refineries, and power
train plants. Collect, sort and transport disposables and
recyclables including: trash, hazardous waste, scrap metal and
other waste streams throughout a facility to designated container
and location. Primary Duties/Responsibilities: Perform job duties
in a safe manner compliant with policies, procedures and practices.
Maintain a safe, neat and clean work environment this includes:
work area, equipment, locker rooms, break rooms, and office areas.
Model professional behavior at all times; report to work as
scheduled, on time and prepared to work. Collect trash, recyclables
and hazardous waste from various locations throughout the facility.
Breakdown scrap parts for repair or recycling. Transport
waste/recyclables to disposal container and/or storage location.
Load semi-trailers and roll-off boxes for shipment to landfill or
recycling center. Maintain storage areas, and drum pads in
accordance to regulations. Document and inform the manager or
designated person of any contamination in recycling containers.
Complete reports and documentation correctly and submit timely as
directed. Participate in meetings to access the work environment
for safety and effectiveness. Operate equipment safely and
compliant with policies including: fork-trucks, tuggers, and
transport carts. Perform preventive maintenance (PM) and safety
checks on mobile equipment before and after operating; report any
defects appropriately and timely. Demonstrate a commitment to
learning and development; stay current of safe work practices,
policies and regulations. Work effectively in a team environment
and provide support and assistance to others. Commitment to
promoting and creating a safety culture and positive work
environment. Perform other job duties as requested to support the
business operations. Work Environment: Must be able to work in
loud, cold, hot, wet, and dry environments. Qualifications
Education/Experience/Background: High School diploma or GED.
Experience operating a forklift or similar equipment desired.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Able to read and understand
instructions in English. Required Certification/Licenses/Training:
Must have a valid driver’s license. Successfully complete drug
screen and pre-employment physical, safety sensitive background
check. Physical Requirements: Push/pull and frequently lift and
carry up to 40 lbs. Manual dexterity to manipulate small hand
tools, pick up and sort small parts. Lift, carry, push or pull
equipment of various size, shape, and weight. Able to sit
periodically and for extended periods of time, climb
ladders/stairs, reach below knees and above shoulders, kneel and
crawl to access work areas. Frequent standing, walking, bending,
and stooping, able to reach forward and grasp equipment Ability to
balance and walk on wet and slick surfaces, metal grates, narrow
platforms, and uneven surfaces. 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.
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