Hazardous Waste & Facility Assistant

SMS Staffing•North Chicago, IL

17d•$16 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Hazardous Waste & Facility Assistant who assists in maintaining hazardous waste and wastewater activities of the company. This may include segregating, labeling, transporting, storing, recording and inspecting hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials.

Requirements

Basic Math skills.
High School Diploma
At least 3 years industry experience.
Ability to learn and conduct testing on local wastewater categorical effluent limits and processed stormwater based on standard regulations.
Must have good written/verbal communication skills as well as general PC knowledge.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Basic understanding of how wastes (hazardous/non-hazardous) are classified, labeled and managed.
The ability to operate power/hand tools as well as a pressure washer.
Must be able to wear safety equipment (respirator, gloves, chemical suit, boots, goggles, face shield, steel-toe work boots, etc.).
This position will require outdoor work at time during inclement weather.
It will also require at times heavy lifting, climbing, stooping, and standing for long periods of time.
This position involves safety-sensitive functions.
The aptitude to complete both a written and driving forklift test

Responsibilities

Assist in sampling each processed stormwater sample point.
Transfer processed stormwater into containers and discharge accordingly.
Assist in cleaning and maintaining cleanliness of each sample point.
Assist day-to-day operations of maintenance personnel (Cleaning, painting, etc)
Assist in data entry of sample records, hazardous waste records, etc
Push, pull and move full pails/drums/totes (500lbs) of waste containers using various means
Must keep the work area and equipment clean and neat.
Complete Monthly Preventative Maintenance (PMSs) that includes Emergency safety showers, Fire Extinguishers.
Complete maintenance daily job tasks that include PIT inspections, parking lot cleanup, and vegetation removal from lots.
Responsible for collecting empty cans/containers from various areas and keeping track of what is collected and processing them in the can crusher.
Maintain the can crusher area neat and organized.