Environmental technician job description

Environmental Solutions is a leading provider of environmental and regulated waste management solutions. We provide a strengthened infrastructure and a broad portfolio of services for customers who generate regulated waste in virtually any industry. Customers receive innovative and sustainable solutions that safeguard the environment, protect people and keep their organizations compliant.

+ Segregate and package material for transport along with completion of required paperwork in a legible, accurate, and timely manner in accordance with appropriate regulations and Customer policies, practices, and procedures.

+ Oversee large Lab pack projects and jobs with the ability to manage others. Coach technicians and operators with on-the-job in equipment operation, service line processes and necessary paperwork.

+ Follow all Health & Safety/Job Safety Analysis (JSA's) procedures as outlined in the procedures and policies.

+ Operate fork trucks and other heavy equipment when properly trained to move materials for storage / loading and off-loading.
+ Perform onsite testing of unknown materials according to policies, practices, and procedures.

+ Maintain records for DOT and State officials as assigned. Instruct, provide feedback, directs and assist team in performance of job duties to complete work in accordance with requirements and policies, practices and procedures.

+ Schedule and distribute work to team as necessary.

+ Assist in other areas of the location as directed including but not limited to occasional travel to customer sites; assistance with production scheduling; and support of staff training.

+ High school diploma or equivalent (GED); three or more years related experience preferred.

+ Minimum of two years of lab pack experience required.

+ 40 hours OSHA training with 8 hour refresher course; successful completion of forklift training.

+ Demonstrates proficiency to operate a computer with Windows based programs (i.e. Excel and Word).Demonstrates strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.

+ Demonstrates the ability to perform assigned tasks with minimal supervision.

+ The ability to oversee a large project/job with supervision of personnel.

+ Demonstrates advanced knowledge of facility permit, DOT packaging requirements and exempts as well as expanded knowledge of waste routing and disposal, Hazardous Materials and OSHA Regulations.

+ Demonstrates the ability to operate a powered industrial truck, e.g., forklift and possesses safe driving record.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The Environmental Field Worker/Laborer is responsible for working with asbestos, mold, lead and/or other hazardous waste removals while adhering to company policies and procedures regarding remediation. The individual will also adhere to EPA, OSHA and local requirements regarding safety, hazardous materials handling, etc. The individual will participate in occasional industry training, update certifications, and maintain fitness levels as required for the Environmental industry. Other qualifications and responsibilities might arise as deemed necessary by circumstances.

The candidate will be in possession of a current asbestos, lead, and mold certifications. Such certification shall be issued by a Certified State training provider as identified by OSHA. The individual must have on file a valid and current environmental physical enabling the individual to wear a respirator.
Responsibilities:

+ Perform environmental services such as mold, lead, asbestos, and trauma clean up

+ Uphold the highest industry standards

+ Job site safety for yourself, your team and other occupants

+ Maintain communication on all projects to ensure all projects move forward seamlessly

+ Dedication to providing excellent customer service

+ Maintain a clean, stocked and organized truck

+ Assist in the warehouse and facility-related tasks as needed

Requirements:

+ Clean background check

+ Available to work on-call rotation and overtime, when needed

+ Comfortable with technology

+ Able to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis

+ Stand/be on your feet 8 plus hours daily

+ Be able to wear personal protective equipment

+ Able to work well within a team

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex (including childbirth, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, termination, promotions, transfers, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms and conditions of employment.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Supports 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.
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.

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 size. 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 safety process, including following written procedures, attending required training and scheduled meetings. Immediately reports any unsafe conditions, incidents, injuries or property damage to supervisor.
III. Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory duties.

IV. Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

A. Education and Experience
Education: High school diploma or G.E.D (accredited). Experience: No previous experience (in addition to education requirement).
B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
Pre-assignment and/or pre-hire customer-specific drug and/or alcohol testing may be required by certain customer-contract requirements. Such testing may include urinalysis, oral swab, drug hair follicle testing and/or alcohol testing.
C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
Must be able to work independently with little direction, and as a member of a team.
V. Work Environment
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) most of the work day; Required to exert physical effort in handling objects up to 30 pounds most of the work day; Required to exert physical effort in handling objects up to 50 pounds occasionally; Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) 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.
Note: The level of physical effort may vary from site to site and in some cases be greater or lesser than documented here.

Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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ABOUT WM
WM ( WM.com ) is North America's largest comprehensive waste management environmental solutions provider. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them achieve their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post-consumer materials and is the leader in beneficial reuse of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most gas-to-electricity plants in North America. WM's fleet includes nearly 11,000 natural gas trucks - the largest heavy-duty natural gas truck fleet of its kind in North America - where more than half are fueled by renewable natural gas. To learn more about WM and the company's sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com .

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