Hazardous Waste Handler

Amentum • Silverdale, WA

114d • $31

About The Position

The Hazardous Material and Waste Handler is responsible for identifying, removing, packing, transporting, or disposing of hazardous materials, including asbestos, lead-based paint, waste oil, fuel, transmission fluid, radioactive materials, or contaminated soil. This position supports Naval Kitsap Bangor near Silverdale & Poulsbo, Washington, and involves various duties related to hazardous waste management and spill response.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a hazardous material handler trainee or equivalent preferred.
• Skilled in the use of full face respirators, SCBA, safety equipment, pumps, compressors, cargo tanker trucks, five-ton trucks, and forklifts.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions in dealing with toxic chemicals and under hazardous conditions.
• Possess and maintain a valid Washington State class 'B' commercial driver's license with a (H) Hazardous Endorsement within 6 months.
• Meet and maintain company physical and security requirements, including respirator qualification.
• Good communication skills for a service team environment.
• Valid state issued driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to successfully pass background checks and/or drug testing required on the contract.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Pass a pre-employment physical examination qualifying for various training and use of SCBA, air-purifying respirators, and handling of 55-gallon drums.
• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• Pass an annual medical examination, which may include screens for toxic and heavy metals exposure.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of 40 hours Hazardous Waste Facility Operations training before assignment.
• Completion of SCBA Training, Respirator Training, CPR/First Aid Training before assignment.
• Completion of Fire Extinguisher Training, Forklift Operation, SWFPAC General Explosive Safety Training, DOT Hazardous Material Training, and Confined Space training within 6 months after assignment.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties associated with the collection, consolidation, packaging, labeling, and transporting of hazardous and regulated substances.
• Assist in operating the Oily Waste Retention and Transfer Station and perform cargo tank transfers.
• Clean stationary retention tanks and mobile tankers, inventory wastes, and maintain cleanliness of facilities.
• Assist in performing treatments of hazardous waste and operating solvent recovery stills and bio-reactors.
• Mark, label, and track hazardous waste, and operate chemical laboratory test equipment and gas detection instruments.
• Support the Spill Response Team by recording messages, delivering equipment, and assisting in spill cleanup.
• Function in LEVEL A-D Protection and operate various compressors, pumps, valves, and fittings.
• Operate five-ton trucks, cargo tanker trucks, forklifts, and various communication systems.
• Rotate between assignments at various locations including WRT, IWTP, Bremerton Naval Hospital, and Naval Station Bremerton.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $31.21/hr (Union position).
• Paid vacation: Two weeks at one year, three weeks after five years, and four weeks after ten years.
• Personal Leave: 1 hour of paid Personal/Sick leave for every thirty (30) hours worked.
• Pension and 401K.
• Medical and dental insurance.
• 11 Paid Holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees