Environmental Technician I
WM•Decatur, IL
•Onsite
About The Position
Supports the WMSS onsite program through manual labor involving drum movements within the facility, drum bulking and crushing, and other assigned duties. This is an entry-level, non-supervisory role focused on hazardous and non-hazardous waste projects. The position is safety-sensitive and requires compliance with safety protocols and applicable environmental, safety, and transportation regulations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or accredited G.E.D.
- No previous experience required.
- May be required to pass customer-specific pre-assignment and/or pre-hire drug and alcohol testing.
- Strictly comply with safety rules and protocols.
- May be subject to pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable suspicion, and random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with government regulations and company policies.
Responsibilities
- Identify practices that help customers reduce waste volumes, improve operational efficiency, optimize equipment use, and generate cost savings.
- Segregate, label, mark, and package waste materials safely and compliantly.
- Collect, pour, transfer, consolidate, repackage, and package solid, liquid, and sludge materials.
- Perform labor-intensive activities such as 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.
- May provide support or direction to less experienced Technicians.
- Wear required personal protective equipment.
- Participate and cooperate in safety processes, including following written procedures and attending required training and scheduled meetings.
- 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 related to job responsibilities.
- Maintain compliance with applicable EPA, OSHA, and DOT regulations.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Short-term disability.
- Stock purchase plan.
- Company matching on a 401(k).
- Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
- Other benefits; benefits may vary by site.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
