Environmental Specialist
Location: Bradley, Illinois
Country: United States
Category: Environmental
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract To Hire
Posted Date: June 12, 2026
Job ID: 647446
Job Description
Title: Environmental Specialist
Location: Bradley, IL
Starting Pay: $25/hr
Contract to Hire : 6 month contract and then direct hire
Our client, who is one of the largest environmental services firms in North America is looking for Environmental Specialist to join their renowned team of professionals. They provide leading institutions in the higher education, life sciences, healthcare, and industrial sectors with diverse services and advice to assist them with compliance management.
As an Environmental Specialist you will support our clients by managing their hazardous waste programs & projects, utilizing state & federal regulations.
This is a labor-intensive role that requires a high-level of technical aptitude and the ability to deliver high-level customer service
Essential responsibilities and duties:
Technical:
Completion of on-boarding and Safety Training Development Program
Safety equipment inspections
Hazardous waste inspections
Perform and document environmental health and safety (EHS) audits for clients
Regularly preparing chemical and biological waste for shipment and disposal, including creation of all federal/state waste documents and managing the paperwork for the material
Following any applicable state and federal regulations [Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) & Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations]
Develop understanding of OSHA regulations as well as Health and Safety practices
Monthly on-call responsibilities as part of our Emergency Response team
Hands-on:
Material handling (e.g. transportation of materials within client sites as well as from client sites to transfer and/or end disposal facilities)
Safe handling of hazardous waste containers on client sites, as well as loading/unloading of waste from vehicles
Packaging and prepping of hazardous waste for shipment
Spill response measures, including assessment of the spills and potentially leading the cleanup efforts
Requires you to work 40+ hours per week and overtime is frequently required
Customer service:
Professional attitude, high energy, and high-level communication skills required when dealing directly with client representatives
High level of expertise (e.g. state/federal regulations, EHS standards, waste management procedures, etc.)
Train clients on proper chemical safety and hazardous waste management
Attending client operations meetings
Training of new team member(s)
Qualifications:
BS/BA in Environmental Science or Business-related degree or relative Military experience preferred
Valid driver's license
Ability to work as a member of a team as well as an individual
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