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Environmental Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in environmental science, ecology, or a related field. Employers file PERM labor certification with DOL before sponsoring you permanently, and demand for qualified specialists in remediation, compliance, and environmental review keeps this pathway active.
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$5,000 Sign On Bonus
Long Haul position (1 - 4 overnights a week)
Veolia has acquired Clean Earth. As Clean Earth completes its integration into Veolia, recruiting and hiring for this role is being managed in partnership with the Clean Earth talent acquisition team.
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
- Traveling to locations on your assigned route, you will be responsible for packing, transporting and properly disposing of waste material in accordance with our environmentally responsible policies and procedures.
- Share our commitment to the environment, our customers, regulators, and our families.
- This position requires 5 overnights per week (with paid hotel expenses and nightly per diem).
Pay range $30.00 - $32.00 hourly
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or GED
- Possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
- Hazmat and Tanker endorsement
- By law, you must be at least 21 years of age.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- TWIC Card
- Experience operating vac trucks, combo vehicles, and roll offs.
As you will interact with customers and internal staff, fluency in English (verbal and written) will be important.
The successful candidate will be required to pass a DOT physical, drug test and DEA background check.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, commencing no later than January 1, 2027, benefits package will include participation 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.
Company Description
$5,000 Sign On Bonus
Long Haul position (1 - 4 overnights a week)
Veolia has acquired Clean Earth. As Clean Earth completes its integration into Veolia, recruiting and hiring for this role is being managed in partnership with the Clean Earth talent acquisition team.
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
- Traveling to locations on your assigned route, you will be responsible for packing, transporting and properly disposing of waste material in accordance with our environmentally responsible policies and procedures.
- Share our commitment to the environment, our customers, regulators, and our families.
- This position requires 5 overnights per week (with paid hotel expenses and nightly per diem).
Pay range $30.00 - $32.00 hourly
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or GED
- Possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
- Hazmat and Tanker endorsement
- By law, you must be at least 21 years of age.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- TWIC Card
- Experience operating vac trucks, combo vehicles, and roll offs.
As you will interact with customers and internal staff, fluency in English (verbal and written) will be important.
The successful candidate will be required to pass a DOT physical, drug test and DEA background check.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, commencing no later than January 1, 2027, benefits package will include participation 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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Environmental Specialist
Document your degree field precisely
PERM requires your degree to match the job's specialty. An environmental science or natural resources degree supports EB-3 sponsorship cleanly, but a general biology degree may require a credential evaluation to establish equivalency for the advertised role.
Target employers with active PERM filings
Engineering and consulting firms that hold federal environmental contracts file PERM regularly because their project pipelines demand credentialed specialists long-term. Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm whether a firm has certified LCAs for environmental roles before applying.
Search green card sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter by Environmental Specialist roles on Migrate Mate to surface employers already sponsoring green cards in this occupation, saving you from cold-targeting companies with no PERM history in the environmental sector.
Clarify which EB category fits your background
If you hold a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive environmental work, you may qualify for EB-2, which can reduce your priority date wait in some countries. Confirm your category before negotiating sponsorship terms with an employer.
Negotiate PERM filing timing during the offer
USCIS and DOL processing means the full green card timeline from PERM filing to I-485 approval often runs two to four years for most nationalities. Ask the hiring manager whether the offer letter includes a PERM filing commitment and a projected start date for the process.
Use O*NET to align your resume with PERM job descriptions
DOL auditors compare PERM job requirements against the O*NET occupation profile for Environmental Specialists. Matching your resume language to standard duties and education requirements listed there reduces the risk of a PERM audit or denial.
Green Card Environmental Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Environmental Specialist roles commonly qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Environmental Specialist positions qualify under EB-3 because they require at least a bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, or a related field. Roles requiring a master's degree or equivalent advanced expertise may qualify under EB-2. The employer's job description and your credentials together determine which category applies, and DOL confirms the minimum requirements through PERM.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Environmental Specialists?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary and subject to an annual lottery cap, while EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no lottery. The trade-off is time: PERM labor certification and I-140 approval add one to two years before you even file for adjustment of status. For most countries outside India and China, the wait after I-140 approval is manageable at the EB-3 level.
What does the PERM process look like for an Environmental Specialist position?
Your employer starts by requesting a prevailing wage determination from DOL using the OFLC Wage Search, then conducts a mandatory recruitment campaign to prove no qualified U.S. worker is available. Once those steps clear, they file Form 9089 with DOL. Certification typically takes six to eighteen months, after which they file your I-140 with USCIS to establish your priority date.
How can I find Environmental Specialist jobs where the employer is already willing to sponsor a green card?
Searching Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for Environmental Specialist roles at employers with active green card sponsorship history, so you're not guessing at willingness during interviews. Targeting firms with established PERM filings in the environmental sector shortens the path from offer letter to I-140 approval significantly.
Can my foreign environmental science degree support a PERM-based green card application?
Yes, but DOL requires the degree to meet U.S. equivalency standards for the specific role. A three-year bachelor's degree from some countries may need a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization to be accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree. Your employer's immigration counsel will order this evaluation before filing PERM if your credential raises any equivalency questions.