Solid waste technician job description
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Solid waste technician requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in solid waste technician job postings.
Sample solid waste technician requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Valid driver's license.
- Previous experience in waste management.
- Familiarity with safety regulations.
- Knowledge of hazardous material handling.
Sample required solid waste technician soft skills
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Flexibility to work a variety of shift hours.
Solid waste technician job description example 1
StandardAero solid waste technician job description
Immune Specific Accountabilities
- Recognizes and understands flight/product safety critical parts and processes.
- Responsible for immediately reporting flight/product safety concerns.
- Participates in proactive risk analysis of flight/product safety critical parts and processes.
- Recognizes and understands the Just Culture policy.
Specific Accountabilities
- Operates and monitors control systems and related equipment to regulate the treatment and distribution of waste water and thus produces treated water that complies to regulations.
- Collects water samples for chemical testing. Treats water with appropriate chemicals.
- Reads flow meters, gauges and other recording instruments to measure water output and waste content levels.
- Analyzes test results and instrument readings and makes adjustments to equipment and systems as required.
- Monitors and inspects equipment and systems to detect equipment malfunctions and to ensure systems and equipment are operating normally.
- Responds to spills, waste water treatment alarms and abnormalities and initiates corrective action.
- Completes and maintains appropriate records, logs and reports. Ensures applicable related legal requirements are met.
- Performs maintenance of equipment, including cleaning probes and filters.
- Maintains inventory of chemicals and empty drums.
- Participates in continuous improvement of cell operations.
- Cross trains in other complementary skills and seeks endorsements for those skills as needed to support production requirements.
- Moves between production assignments that utilize multiple skills endorsements as needed to support production requirements.
- Participates in the cross training of other technicians as needed to support production requirements.
- Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions.
- Carries out other duties as assigned.
Technical Requirements
- Working knowledge of waste water treatment and control procedures.
- Strong aptitude for chemistry.
- Working knowledge of related company instructions, company processes and MSDS labels.
- Working knowledge production management computer system and other related internal control systems.
- Completion of a college program in water and waste water or a closely related discipline; or equivalent.
Background Information
The typical minimum level of education to perform this job competently is equivalent to high school graduation and completion of a diploma training program at a college or technical school. The person requires an ability to understand, utilize and communicate specialized information in speech and written text. This specialized training is often formalized and recognized by a specific certificate, diploma or license.
Directly/indirectly related work experience representing continuous learning and required for someone to perform this job competently is six months to one year.
Ongoing work assignments typically have clearly defined goals. The incumbent's education, training, and previous experience ensure work assignments are successfully carried out because he/she understands what is expected, as well as the best approach to take.
- Recognizes and understands flight/product safety critical parts and processes.
- Responsible for immediately reporting flight/product safety concerns.
- Participates in proactive risk analysis of flight/product safety critical parts and processes.
- Recognizes and understands the Just Culture policy.
Specific Accountabilities
- Operates and monitors control systems and related equipment to regulate the treatment and distribution of waste water and thus produces treated water that complies to regulations.
- Collects water samples for chemical testing. Treats water with appropriate chemicals.
- Reads flow meters, gauges and other recording instruments to measure water output and waste content levels.
- Analyzes test results and instrument readings and makes adjustments to equipment and systems as required.
- Monitors and inspects equipment and systems to detect equipment malfunctions and to ensure systems and equipment are operating normally.
- Responds to spills, waste water treatment alarms and abnormalities and initiates corrective action.
- Completes and maintains appropriate records, logs and reports. Ensures applicable related legal requirements are met.
- Performs maintenance of equipment, including cleaning probes and filters.
- Maintains inventory of chemicals and empty drums.
- Participates in continuous improvement of cell operations.
- Cross trains in other complementary skills and seeks endorsements for those skills as needed to support production requirements.
- Moves between production assignments that utilize multiple skills endorsements as needed to support production requirements.
- Participates in the cross training of other technicians as needed to support production requirements.
- Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions.
- Carries out other duties as assigned.
Technical Requirements
- Working knowledge of waste water treatment and control procedures.
- Strong aptitude for chemistry.
- Working knowledge of related company instructions, company processes and MSDS labels.
- Working knowledge production management computer system and other related internal control systems.
- Completion of a college program in water and waste water or a closely related discipline; or equivalent.
Background Information
The typical minimum level of education to perform this job competently is equivalent to high school graduation and completion of a diploma training program at a college or technical school. The person requires an ability to understand, utilize and communicate specialized information in speech and written text. This specialized training is often formalized and recognized by a specific certificate, diploma or license.
Directly/indirectly related work experience representing continuous learning and required for someone to perform this job competently is six months to one year.
Ongoing work assignments typically have clearly defined goals. The incumbent's education, training, and previous experience ensure work assignments are successfully carried out because he/she understands what is expected, as well as the best approach to take.
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Solid waste technician job description example 2
Bechtel Corporation solid waste technician job description
+ **Grade:** 23-24
+ Position to be Panel Interviewed? Yes
+ **Telework Type:** Full-Time Office/Project
+ **Work Location:** Pueblo, CO
+ **Salary Range:** $61,680 - $108,120 (determined by function, education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant)
# Project Background
The Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant (PCAPP) will safely destroy 2,611 tons of mustard agent in mortar rounds and artillery projectiles stored at the U.S. Army Pueblo Chemical Depot (PCD) approximately 25 miles from Pueblo, Colorado. Neutralization followed by biotreatment is the technology selected by the Department of Defense to destroy the Pueblo chemical weapons stockpile. The PCAPP plant began the operations and munition destruction phase as of September 2016.
Candidates for unescorted access to the Chemical Limited Area must successfully clear National Agency Check with Local Check (NACLC). All employees are subject and agree to random drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment. Must be physically fit and able to work safely at an operating plant. Eligible applicants must be a US Citizen and successfully go through a government screening process. Based on project goals and objectives, candidates established within our local community are desirable.
# Role Overview
The Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant (PCAPP) is looking for a Waste Technician at the Pueblo, CO location. This position will report to the Senior Waste Technician Lead at the PCAPP project. The Waste Technician assists in the implementation of procedures for solid waste and hazardous material management during the systemization, operation, and closure phases of the Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant (PCAPP).
This PCAPP position falls under the scope of the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act of 1965 (SCA). The SCA requires PCAPP to provide employees with benefits and wages no less than the amounts the Department of Labor has established for the location and classification in which the employee will be working.
This is a long-term assignment and this position will operate on a DuPont shift based working schedule (12 hours per day).
# Principle responsibilities include but are not limited to:
+ Develop, revise, and maintain plans and procedures including the Hazardous Waste Management and Hazardous Material Environmental Reporting Plan and the Waste Shipment Documentation Procedure
+ Perform subcontract technical representative functions for waste disposal, recycling, and transportation contractors
+ Perform waste stream characterizations and designations and assist in the creation of waste profiles
+ Review material requests for waste disposal considerations
+ Perform and assist in operational self-assessments
+ Assist in the compilation of reports including Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act / Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act reports
+ Perform inspections of waste management areas and activities
+ Coordinate waste and material sampling activities
+ Perform Waste Shipper functions when needed. Functions include preparing and signing shipping documentation, coordinating transport activities, and coordinating waste management activities with off-site disposal facilities
+ Performs a variety of staff support functions in support of the Operation groups
+ Support the PCAPP safety culture by working safely, in accordance with procedures, and by enforcing a safe work environment
+ Perform other duties as assigned
+
# Basic Qualifications:
**Grade 23:**
+ Bachelor's degree in an Environmental, Science, Engineering, or related field from an accredited university with 1 year of related experience in Waste Management, Startup, Operations, or related field.
+ In lieu of a degree, 7 years of relevant experience in Waste Management, Startup, Operations, or related field.
+ Must be a United States citizen.
+ Must be able to obtain and maintain unescorted access to the Depot.
# Grade 24:
+ Bachelor's degree in an Environmental, Science, Engineering, or related field from an accredited university with 3 year of related experience in Waste Management, Startup, Operations, or related field.
+ In lieu of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience in Waste Management, Startup, Operations, or related field.
+ Must be a United States citizen.
+ Must be able to obtain and maintain unescorted access to the Depot.
# Minimum Qualifications:
+ Familiarity with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and Department of Transportation requirements, including inspection and labeling requirements
+ Ability to successfully pass pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol testing
+ Ability to successfully pass pre-employment physical and able to work safely at an operating waste treatment facility
+ Ability to successfully complete required training classes including Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response training
+ Ability to successfully complete and maintain U.S. Department of Transportation and Department of Defense training/authorization to ship hazardous waste/materials
+ Well-developed interpersonal and communications skills
# Preferred Qualifications:
+ Experience working in a complex and highly regulated environment, such as a chemical plant, petrochemical refinery, nuclear plant, or a hazardous waste treatment, storage, or disposal facility
+ Experience in the compilation of Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act reports
+ Experience in writing and maintaining plans and procedures
+ Experience working with the Hazardous Materials Management System or similar material tracking system
+ Demonstrated interest and participation in community/volunteer activities
+ Experience in developing waste profiles, and making waste determinations
**\#LI-EH1**
\* **_PCAPP Project Only\* "Surety Program Statement" required for all posted positions_**
This project is subject to the Army Regulations (AR50-6 Chemical Surety) which governs persons performing work under the Unescorted Access Program (UAP). Depending on the work performed and the access granted a government security investigation and other physical requirements such as respirators may be mandated. Eligibility to be placed in a UAP position requires US citizenship.
The following Surety Program marked with an "x" apply to this job:
\_\_\_\_\_ None / No Program
\_\_\_\_\_ This position is designated as a Chemical Duty Position and is subject to the requirements of the Chemical Personnel Reliability Program (CPRP). As a condition of employment, candidates and incumbents must favorably complete a series of screenings included but not limited to: a personnel security investigation, urinalysis testing, medical exam and respiratory screening, and must meet and maintain personnel suitability and reliability requirements established by Army Regulations.
\_\_\_X\_\_ This position is designated as an Unescorted Access Position (UAP). As a condition of employment, candidates and incumbents must favorably complete a series of screenings included but not limited to: a personnel security investigation, urinalysis testing, respiratory screening and must meet and maintain personnel suitability and reliability requirements established by Army Regulations.
**\*PCAPP Project Only" SCA-covered Occupation codes must include this additional statement:**
This PCAPP position falls under the scope of the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act of 1965 (SCA). The SCA requires PCAPP to provide employees with benefits and wages no less than the amounts the Department of Labor has established for the location and classification in which the employee will be working.
At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components.
**_Shaping tomorrow together_**
**_Bechtel is one of the most respected global engineering, construction, and project management companies. Together with our customers, we deliver landmark projects that foster long-term progress and economic growth. Since 1898, we've completed more than 25,000 extraordinary projects across 160 countries on all seven continents. We operate through four global businesses: Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; and Mining & Metals. Our company and our culture are built on more than a century of leadership and a relentless adherence to our values, the core of which are safety, quality, ethics, and integrity. These values are what we believe, what we expect, what we deliver, and what we live._**
**_www.bechtel.com_**
**_Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law._**
**_In accordance with Bechtel's duty to provide and maintain a safe workplace for our employees and to safeguard the health of our families, customers, and visitors, we have adopted mandatory COVID-19 safety protocols for each work location, which may include a vaccination or testing requirement. Please speak with your Bechtel recruiter to determine which protocols apply to the work location for the job you are seeking._**
+ Position to be Panel Interviewed? Yes
+ **Telework Type:** Full-Time Office/Project
+ **Work Location:** Pueblo, CO
+ **Salary Range:** $61,680 - $108,120 (determined by function, education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant)
# Project Background
The Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant (PCAPP) will safely destroy 2,611 tons of mustard agent in mortar rounds and artillery projectiles stored at the U.S. Army Pueblo Chemical Depot (PCD) approximately 25 miles from Pueblo, Colorado. Neutralization followed by biotreatment is the technology selected by the Department of Defense to destroy the Pueblo chemical weapons stockpile. The PCAPP plant began the operations and munition destruction phase as of September 2016.
Candidates for unescorted access to the Chemical Limited Area must successfully clear National Agency Check with Local Check (NACLC). All employees are subject and agree to random drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment. Must be physically fit and able to work safely at an operating plant. Eligible applicants must be a US Citizen and successfully go through a government screening process. Based on project goals and objectives, candidates established within our local community are desirable.
# Role Overview
The Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant (PCAPP) is looking for a Waste Technician at the Pueblo, CO location. This position will report to the Senior Waste Technician Lead at the PCAPP project. The Waste Technician assists in the implementation of procedures for solid waste and hazardous material management during the systemization, operation, and closure phases of the Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant (PCAPP).
This PCAPP position falls under the scope of the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act of 1965 (SCA). The SCA requires PCAPP to provide employees with benefits and wages no less than the amounts the Department of Labor has established for the location and classification in which the employee will be working.
This is a long-term assignment and this position will operate on a DuPont shift based working schedule (12 hours per day).
# Principle responsibilities include but are not limited to:
+ Develop, revise, and maintain plans and procedures including the Hazardous Waste Management and Hazardous Material Environmental Reporting Plan and the Waste Shipment Documentation Procedure
+ Perform subcontract technical representative functions for waste disposal, recycling, and transportation contractors
+ Perform waste stream characterizations and designations and assist in the creation of waste profiles
+ Review material requests for waste disposal considerations
+ Perform and assist in operational self-assessments
+ Assist in the compilation of reports including Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act / Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act reports
+ Perform inspections of waste management areas and activities
+ Coordinate waste and material sampling activities
+ Perform Waste Shipper functions when needed. Functions include preparing and signing shipping documentation, coordinating transport activities, and coordinating waste management activities with off-site disposal facilities
+ Performs a variety of staff support functions in support of the Operation groups
+ Support the PCAPP safety culture by working safely, in accordance with procedures, and by enforcing a safe work environment
+ Perform other duties as assigned
+
# Basic Qualifications:
**Grade 23:**
+ Bachelor's degree in an Environmental, Science, Engineering, or related field from an accredited university with 1 year of related experience in Waste Management, Startup, Operations, or related field.
+ In lieu of a degree, 7 years of relevant experience in Waste Management, Startup, Operations, or related field.
+ Must be a United States citizen.
+ Must be able to obtain and maintain unescorted access to the Depot.
# Grade 24:
+ Bachelor's degree in an Environmental, Science, Engineering, or related field from an accredited university with 3 year of related experience in Waste Management, Startup, Operations, or related field.
+ In lieu of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience in Waste Management, Startup, Operations, or related field.
+ Must be a United States citizen.
+ Must be able to obtain and maintain unescorted access to the Depot.
# Minimum Qualifications:
+ Familiarity with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and Department of Transportation requirements, including inspection and labeling requirements
+ Ability to successfully pass pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol testing
+ Ability to successfully pass pre-employment physical and able to work safely at an operating waste treatment facility
+ Ability to successfully complete required training classes including Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response training
+ Ability to successfully complete and maintain U.S. Department of Transportation and Department of Defense training/authorization to ship hazardous waste/materials
+ Well-developed interpersonal and communications skills
# Preferred Qualifications:
+ Experience working in a complex and highly regulated environment, such as a chemical plant, petrochemical refinery, nuclear plant, or a hazardous waste treatment, storage, or disposal facility
+ Experience in the compilation of Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act reports
+ Experience in writing and maintaining plans and procedures
+ Experience working with the Hazardous Materials Management System or similar material tracking system
+ Demonstrated interest and participation in community/volunteer activities
+ Experience in developing waste profiles, and making waste determinations
**\#LI-EH1**
\* **_PCAPP Project Only\* "Surety Program Statement" required for all posted positions_**
This project is subject to the Army Regulations (AR50-6 Chemical Surety) which governs persons performing work under the Unescorted Access Program (UAP). Depending on the work performed and the access granted a government security investigation and other physical requirements such as respirators may be mandated. Eligibility to be placed in a UAP position requires US citizenship.
The following Surety Program marked with an "x" apply to this job:
\_\_\_\_\_ None / No Program
\_\_\_\_\_ This position is designated as a Chemical Duty Position and is subject to the requirements of the Chemical Personnel Reliability Program (CPRP). As a condition of employment, candidates and incumbents must favorably complete a series of screenings included but not limited to: a personnel security investigation, urinalysis testing, medical exam and respiratory screening, and must meet and maintain personnel suitability and reliability requirements established by Army Regulations.
\_\_\_X\_\_ This position is designated as an Unescorted Access Position (UAP). As a condition of employment, candidates and incumbents must favorably complete a series of screenings included but not limited to: a personnel security investigation, urinalysis testing, respiratory screening and must meet and maintain personnel suitability and reliability requirements established by Army Regulations.
**\*PCAPP Project Only" SCA-covered Occupation codes must include this additional statement:**
This PCAPP position falls under the scope of the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act of 1965 (SCA). The SCA requires PCAPP to provide employees with benefits and wages no less than the amounts the Department of Labor has established for the location and classification in which the employee will be working.
At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components.
**_Shaping tomorrow together_**
**_Bechtel is one of the most respected global engineering, construction, and project management companies. Together with our customers, we deliver landmark projects that foster long-term progress and economic growth. Since 1898, we've completed more than 25,000 extraordinary projects across 160 countries on all seven continents. We operate through four global businesses: Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; and Mining & Metals. Our company and our culture are built on more than a century of leadership and a relentless adherence to our values, the core of which are safety, quality, ethics, and integrity. These values are what we believe, what we expect, what we deliver, and what we live._**
**_www.bechtel.com_**
**_Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law._**
**_In accordance with Bechtel's duty to provide and maintain a safe workplace for our employees and to safeguard the health of our families, customers, and visitors, we have adopted mandatory COVID-19 safety protocols for each work location, which may include a vaccination or testing requirement. Please speak with your Bechtel recruiter to determine which protocols apply to the work location for the job you are seeking._**
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024