Environmental Technician I - Lebanon, IN

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Lebanon, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Supports WMSS onsite programs through manual labor involving drum movements within the facility, drum bulking and crushing, and other assigned duties. This is an entry-level, non-supervisory position focused on hazardous- and non-hazardous-waste projects. The schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The position involves identifying practices to help customers reduce waste volumes, improve operational efficiency, optimize equipment use, and save costs. Work includes safely segregating, labeling, marking, packaging, collecting, transferring, consolidating, and repackaging waste materials, as well as container and drum collection, sorting trash for recycling, and loading trucks. The technician may support the 90 Day Hazardous Waste Pad and may provide support or direction to less experienced technicians. The role requires use of personal protective equipment and active participation in safety processes, including following written procedures and attending required training and meetings. The technician must promptly report unsafe conditions, incidents, injuries, or property damage; follow applicable Environmental and Quality Management System procedures and controls; and comply with environmental, safety, and transportation regulations, including EPA, OSHA, and DOT requirements. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to applicable drug and alcohol testing.

Requirements

Accredited high school diploma or G.E.D.
No previous experience required beyond the education requirement.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to obtain a Class B CDL and medical card within 90 days of hire.
40-hour HAZWOPER certification or ability to obtain it within 30 days of hire; WM provided.
Ability to read, write, and speak English well enough to interact with the public, understand traffic signs, respond to official questions, and complete records or reports.
Ability to pass a respirator fit test and remain clean-shaven.
May be required to complete customer-specific pre-assignment or pre-hire drug and/or alcohol testing; testing may include urinalysis, oral swab, hair follicle testing, and/or alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

Identify practices that help customers reduce waste volumes, improve operational efficiency, optimize equipment usage, and generate cost savings.
Safely segregate, label, mark, and package waste materials.
Collect, pour, transfer, consolidate, repackage, and package solid, liquid, and sludge materials.
Perform labor-intensive activities such as container or 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 environmental, safety, and transportation regulations, including EPA, OSHA, and DOT requirements.