Environmental technician vs hazardous waste technician

Differences between environmental technician and hazardous waste technician duties and responsibilities

Environmental technician example responsibilities.

• Lead a crew of twelve techs in various archaeological excavations.
• Manage designated areas to ensure proper cleanliness and safety.
• Manage daily RCRA inspections and mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment preventive/corrective maintenance procedures.
• Provide contractor oversight, including monitoring of technical performance of sub-contractors managing remedial cleanup projects involving hazardous waste.
• Assist with environmental projects such as groundwater monitoring, and spatial analysis using ArcGIS.
• Perform physical labor associate with cleanup activities, sample collection, waste removal and other remediation service.
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Hazardous waste technician example responsibilities.

• Manage the logistics of incoming and outgoing shipments
• Manage daily RCRA inspections and mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment preventive/corrective maintenance procedures.
• Pick up trash recycle plastic and pick up yard waste
• Administer first aid and CPR.
• Dispose waste and recycle items.
• Used specific tools, ladders, and extinguishers.
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