Environmental Technician I
About The Position
Environmental Technicians consolidate, treat, store, transport, and/or dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with environmentally responsible and compliant practices, policies, and procedures. The role involves learning environmental regulations and how hazardous materials are removed from the waste stream. It is physically active and includes lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds throughout the day, operating a forklift and other mobile equipment to move containers between storage and treatment areas, and loading and unloading trailers. Technicians complete required documentation accurately, on time, and legibly in accordance with applicable regulations and customer policies, practices, and procedures. The scheduled hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday. Employees must be able to work outdoors in all climate conditions and indoors in non-climate-controlled conditions, and wear company-issued personal protective equipment. Occasional nights, weekends, or variable schedules may be necessary.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to repeatedly lift and carry 50 pounds throughout the workday.
- Ability to stand and walk over uneven surfaces for extended periods.
- Visual acuity to read labels and documentation and depth perception to safely drive forklifts.
- Ability to hear vehicle warning chimes and alarms.
- Ability to work outdoors in all climate conditions and indoors in non-climate-controlled conditions.
- Willingness and ability to wear company-issued personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hard hat, steel-toed shoes, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and a respirator; the posting states that respirator use requires no beard.
- Ability to predictably and regularly attend work during scheduled hours.
- Willingness and ability to occasionally work nights, weekends, and variable schedules as necessary.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
- Basic computer skills to complete web-based training.
- Ability to understand and respond to written and verbal English.
- Ability to deal politely and professionally with customers and coworkers.
Responsibilities
- Consolidate, treat, store, transport, and/or dispose of hazardous waste according to environmental requirements and company policies and procedures.
- Operate a forklift and other mobile equipment to move containers to and from storage and treatment areas.
- Load and unload trailers.
- Complete required documentation accurately, timely, and legibly in accordance with applicable regulations and customer policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Paid time off policies.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Paid volunteering.
- Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan, commencing no later than January 1, 2027.
- 24 hours of sick leave.
- Two floating holidays and eight paid holidays.
- 112 hours of vacation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
