Environmental Technician II - Spartanburg, SC

WM•Spartanburg, SC

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Supports the Sustainability Services onsite program, involving manual labor related to chemical handling, lab pack duties, drum movements, drum bulking, drum crushing, and assisting with additional personnel needs. This role focuses on hazardous and non-hazardous waste projects.

Requirements

Associate's Degree (accredited), or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and two (2) years of relevant work experience.
No experience 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.
Must be able to work independently with little direction, and as a member of a team.
Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) most of the work day.
Required to exert physical effort in handling objects up to 50 pounds most of the work day.
Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to chemicals, etc.) most of the work day.
Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the workday.

Nice To Haves

RCRA and DOT regulatory compliance experience
Manifesting hazardous and non-hazardous waste experience

Responsibilities

Ensure waste types are properly segregated, regulatory shipment windows are met, proper container labeling is adhered to, good housekeeping is maintained, and accurate tracking logs are kept.
Identify best practices to help customers reduce waste volumes, increase operational efficiencies, identify optimal equipment usage, 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 material.
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 the safety process, including following written procedures, attending required training and scheduled meetings.
Immediately report any unsafe conditions, incidents, injuries, or property damage to the 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).