Environmental Technician

ATI Inc. • Springfield, VA

5d • $35 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

ATI has a current need for a full-time Environmental Technician position in Springfield, Virginia.

The Environmental Technician will be responsible for assisting with solid and hazardous waste management throughout a Government facility. This role involves working in secure environments in support of mission-critical operations. Duties will include:
Place and label hazardous waste storage drums at designated Satellite Accumulation Areas (SAA);
Pick-up and move hazardous waste from the SAA to a centralized Hazardous Waste Building (HWB) on the site as needed;
Inspect/monitor/document storage conditions at SAA and HWB in accordance with regulatory requirements;
Conduct inventories of hazardous materials and hazardous waste on site and assist in reporting status to the Government;
Coordinate and monitor solid and universal waste receptacle pick-ups; and
Assist in other facility maintenance activities as time allows.

Requirements

• Candidate must be a US citizen and must be eligible to obtain and maintain clearance
• Candidate must be able to work independently in a secure or sensitive environment
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in a similar role
• 40-hr HAZWOPER certification required, DOT HazMat certification is a plus
• The ability to lift 50 - 70 lbs. and work in various levels of personal protective equipment (PPE) including respirators
• Respirator fit with pulmonary function test, baseline and ongoing medical surveillance, and drug testing will be required
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• DOT HazMat certification is a plus

Responsibilities

• Place and label hazardous waste storage drums at designated Satellite Accumulation Areas (SAA)
• Pick-up and move hazardous waste from the SAA to a centralized Hazardous Waste Building (HWB) on the site as needed
• Inspect/monitor/document storage conditions at SAA and HWB in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Conduct inventories of hazardous materials and hazardous waste on site and assist in reporting status to the Government
• Coordinate and monitor solid and universal waste receptacle pick-ups
• Assist in other facility maintenance activities as time allows.

Benefits

• $35.00 - $45.00/hour depending on experience and benefits chosen
• 11 annual paid Federal holidays
• Two weeks of paid annual leave
• Up to 56 hours of annual paid sick time
• Health, dental, prescription, and vision insurance with a generous company contribution to the premiums and deductibles
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) plan with 4% employer match vesting immediately
• Room for growth and advancement within the company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED