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Environmental roles in compliance, remediation, and sustainability analysis qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Employers file with DOL before petitioning USCIS, permanently sponsoring foreign professionals for roles requiring specialized environmental science, engineering, or policy credentials.
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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.
Position Purpose:
This position provides specialized transportation and disposal services to our clients. Responsibilities include manifesting, packaging, spill response, labeling, loading/unloading, coordinating transportation, and sampling/profiling material while adhering to 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 by 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 paperwork to expedite disposal of hazardous waste.
- Operate and maintain all equipment in a professional manner to ensure optimum efficiency and effectiveness.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education / Experience / Background:
- High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a 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
- Strong customer service orientation
- Computer proficiency
- Ability to follow through on assignments.
Required Certification / Licenses / Training:
- 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification
- Valid Driver's License
- Ability to obtain a Class A or B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Hazardous (H) endorsement
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.
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.
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.
Position Purpose:
This position provides specialized transportation and disposal services to our clients. Responsibilities include manifesting, packaging, spill response, labeling, loading/unloading, coordinating transportation, and sampling/profiling material while adhering to 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 by 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 paperwork to expedite disposal of hazardous waste.
- Operate and maintain all equipment in a professional manner to ensure optimum efficiency and effectiveness.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education / Experience / Background:
- High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a 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
- Strong customer service orientation
- Computer proficiency
- Ability to follow through on assignments.
Required Certification / Licenses / Training:
- 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification
- Valid Driver's License
- Ability to obtain a Class A or B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Hazardous (H) endorsement
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.
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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Environmental
Document your environmental credentials precisely
PERM requires your degree field to match the job's stated requirements. Environmental roles span science, engineering, and policy, so make sure your transcripts, credential evaluations, and any professional licenses align with the specific SOC code your employer files under.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Engineering and remediation firms, federal contractors, and environmental consulting companies file PERM regularly. Search OFLC disclosure data for prior certifications in environmental occupations to identify employers already familiar with sponsoring foreign professionals in your field.
Search for sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters environmental job listings by green card sponsorship history, letting you focus on employers who have completed PERM filings before rather than cold-pitching companies with no sponsorship experience.
Understand how prevailing wage affects your offer
Your employer must pay at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your specific environmental role and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up your occupation's wage level before negotiating, since the offer letter directly feeds into the PERM application.
Clarify your O*NET classification before PERM starts
Environmental roles can fall under multiple O*NET occupational codes, including environmental scientists, environmental engineers, and compliance officers. Confirm which code your employer intends to use, since the classification determines prevailing wage requirements and shapes the job description PERM is built around.
Ask employers about concurrent EB-2 and EB-3 filing
If your credentials support both EB-2 and EB-3, filing both petitions simultaneously protects your priority date across preference categories. This strategy is especially useful for nationals from backlogged countries where EB-2 wait times can extend significantly beyond EB-3.
Green Card Environmental: Frequently Asked Questions
Do environmental roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most environmental positions qualify under EB-3 as professional roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as environmental science, civil engineering, or chemistry. Roles requiring a master's degree or that involve research leadership may qualify for EB-2. Your employer's PERM job description determines which category applies, so the degree requirement written into the posting is the key factor.
How does green card sponsorship through PERM differ from H-1B for environmental professionals?
PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary work authorization period. Unlike the H-1B visa, there is no annual lottery for EB-3 petitions, so your employer's filing isn't subject to random selection. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status together typically take longer than an initial H-1B approval, but the outcome is a permanent status with no renewal cycle.
What does the PERM labor market test require for environmental jobs?
Before USCIS can approve your I-140 petition, your employer must demonstrate through DOL's PERM process that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. This requires a structured recruitment effort including job postings, referrals, and documentation of each applicant reviewed and rejected. Environmental employers must write a job description that reflects actual minimum requirements, not ideal qualifications, since inflated requirements can cause PERM to be audited or denied.
How can I find environmental employers who already sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search, letting you filter environmental job listings by employers with green card sponsorship history rather than guessing which firms are willing to file PERM. Focusing on employers with prior certifications shortens your job search and avoids lengthy conversations with HR teams that have never navigated the PERM process.
Can I switch environmental jobs after my I-140 is approved?
Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date has been established for 180 days or more, AC21 portability allows you to change employers if the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. For environmental professionals, a move between environmental science, engineering, or compliance roles within that window generally preserves your priority date, but your new employer should consult with an immigration attorney before filing any status update with USCIS.