Environmental Technician (days)

JOB #30179

1st Shift (6:00 am – 2:30 pm)

We are seeking an Environmental Technician in an entry-level, non-supervisory position focused on hazardous and non-hazardous waste-related projects.

Job Summary:

Environmental Technician will support WMSS onsite program, including manual labor associated with drum movements within the facility, drum bulking, drum crushing, assisting when extra personnel are needed, and other duties as assigned. This is an entry-level, non-supervisory position focused on hazardous and non-hazardous waste-related projects.

PPE Requirements:

• Steel Toed Boots (Employer will reimburse 1st pair up to$150)
• Baseball Cap (not required; but preferred)

Special Requirements:

• 40 hour-Hazwoper Training (training provided)
• Hazwoper OSHA Physical Preferred
• NOTE: It is also a requirement to be cleaned-shaven when wearing a respirator. 100% of the time

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Identify best practices that assist customers in reducing waste volumes, increasing operational efficiencies, identifying optimal equipment usage, and generating cost savings.

• Segregate, label, mark, and package waste materials in a safe and compliant manner.
• Collect, pour, transfer, consolidate, repackage, and package solid, liquid & sludge material.
• Perform labor-intensive activities such as container or drum collection, drum bulking, sorting trash for recyclables, and loading of trucks.
• Transfer waste into containers of different sizes.
• Provide labor support at 90-Day Hazardous Waste Pad, when applicable.
• May provide support or direction to less experienced Technicians.
• Wears required personal protective equipment.
• Participates and cooperates in the safety process, including following written procedures, attending required training, and scheduled meetings.
• Immediately report any unsafe conditions, incidents, injuries, or property damage to the supervisor.
• Follows Environmental and Quality Management System (ISO 14001/9001) policy, procedures, and operational controls related to job responsibilities.
• Maintains compliance with applicable environmental, safety, and transportation regulations (EPA, OSHA, and DOT).

Requirement/Qualifications:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. and four or more years of previous experience.
• Must be able to work independently with little direction and a member of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• RCRA, TSCA, OSHA (HAZWOPER), & DOT training
• Associate's Degree, or equivalent experience

Work Environment:

• Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc) most of the workday;
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects up to 30 pounds most of the work day;
• Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, or similar elements most of the workday;
• Ability to perform tasks in inclement weather

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• RCRA, TSCA, OSHA( Hazwoper, DOT Trained
• ISO 14001/9001

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Hazardous material handling: 1 year (Required)
• Supervisory Responsibilities: 1 year (Required)
• 40Hour Hazwoper: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17