Environmental Tech II

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Salem, VA

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About The Position

Supports the onsite Sustainability Services program through manual labor related to chemical handling, lab pack duties, drum movements within the facility, drum bulking and crushing, and other waste-related projects. This is a support position focused on hazardous and non-hazardous waste. The job operates in a combination of office and plant/field environments and is designated as safety sensitive.

Requirements

Associate's Degree from an accredited institution, or a High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution plus 2 years of relevant work experience.
24-hour HAZWOPER certification or equivalent, or the ability to obtain it within 30 days of employment.
May be subject to customer-specific pre-assignment or pre-hire drug and/or alcohol testing, including urinalysis, oral swab, hair follicle testing, and/or alcohol testing.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, feeling, standing, walking, handling, grasping, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and eye/hand/foot coordination.
Strict compliance with safety rules and protocols; ongoing drug and alcohol testing may apply, including pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and random testing.
Must have or be willing to obtain a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative if needed for business air travel or access to federal property.

Nice To Haves

Experience manifesting hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
RCRA and DOT regulatory compliance experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure waste is properly segregated, shipment windows are met, containers are correctly labeled, housekeeping is maintained, and tracking logs are accurate.
Identify practices that help customers reduce waste, improve operational efficiency, use equipment effectively, and save costs.
Segregate, label, mark, and package waste safely and compliantly.
Collect, pour, transfer, consolidate, repackage, and package solid, liquid, and sludge materials.
Perform labor-intensive tasks, including container and drum collection, drum bulking, sorting trash for recyclables, and loading trucks.
Transfer waste into containers of different sizes.
Provide labor support at the 90-Day Hazardous Waste Pad when applicable.
Provide support or direction to less experienced Technicians as needed.
Wear required personal protective equipment.
Follow written procedures, attend required training and scheduled meetings, and cooperate in the safety process.
Immediately report unsafe conditions, incidents, injuries, or property damage to a supervisor.
Follow Environmental and Quality Management System (ISO 14001/9001) policies, procedures, and operational controls relevant to the job.
Maintain compliance with applicable environmental, safety, and transportation regulations, including EPA, OSHA, and DOT requirements.