Environmental Technician II

Waste Management • Johnstown, NY

108d • $24

About The Position

Waste Management (WM), a Fortune 250 company, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services in North America. We are strongly committed to a foundation of operating excellence, professionalism and financial strength. WM serves nearly 25 million customers in residential, commercial, industrial and municipal markets throughout North America through a network of collection operations, transfer stations, landfills, recycling facilities and waste-based energy production projects. This position supports Sustainability Services onsite program, including manual labor associated with chemical handling, lab pack duties, drum movements within the facility, drum bulking, drum crushing, assisting when extra personnel are needed and other duties as assigned. This is a support position focused on hazardous and non-hazardous waste related projects.

Requirements

• Education: Associate's Degree (accredited), or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and two (2) years of relevant work experience.
• Experience: None required (in addition to education requirement).
• RCRA and DOT regulatory compliance experience preferred.
• 24-hour HAZWOPER certification (or equivalent) or the ability to obtain such within 30 days of employment.
• Manifesting hazardous and non-hazardous waste experience preferred.
• Prior warehouse experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Pre-assignment and/or pre-hire customer-specific drug and/or alcohol testing may be required by certain customer-contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure waste types are properly segregated and regulatory shipment windows are met.
• Adhere to proper container labeling and maintain good housekeeping.
• Keep accurate tracking logs.
• Identify best practices that assist customers in reducing waste volumes and increasing operational efficiencies.
• Segregate, label, mark and package waste materials in a safe and compliant manner.
• Collect, pour, transfer, consolidate, repackage and package solid, liquid and sludge material.
• Perform labor intensive activities such as container or drum collection, drum bulking, sorting trash for recyclables and loading of trucks.
• Transfer waste into containers of different sizes.
• Provide labor support at 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.
• Immediately report any unsafe conditions, incidents, injuries or property damage to supervisor.
• Follow Environmental and Quality Management System (ISO 14001/9001) policy, procedures and operational controls related to job responsibilities.
• Maintain compliance with applicable environmental, safety and transportation regulations (EPA, OSHA and DOT).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability.
• Stock Purchase Plan.
• Company match on 401K.
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Waste Management and Remediation Services
• Education Level: Associate degree