Lab Environmental Tech I

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Durham, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry-level, non-supervisory position supporting WMSS onsite programs and hazardous and non-hazardous waste projects. The role includes manual labor associated with drum movements, drum bulking and crushing, and providing additional personnel support when needed. The schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or accredited GED.
No previous experience is required in addition to the education requirement.
Customer-specific pre-assignment and/or pre-hire drug or alcohol testing may be required upon hire; testing may include urinalysis, oral swab, hair follicle testing, and/or alcohol testing.
The role is safety-sensitive and requires strict compliance with safety rules and protocols.
Candidates may be subject to pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with government regulations and company policies.
Candidates must have or be willing to obtain a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative if required for business air travel or access to federal property.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work independently with little direction and as a member of a team.
Prior experience working in a lab.
Prior waste experience or knowledge.

Responsibilities

Identify practices that help customers reduce waste volumes, improve operational efficiency, optimize equipment use, and achieve cost savings.
Segregate, label, mark, and package waste materials safely and in compliance with requirements.
Collect, pour, transfer, consolidate, repackage, and package solid, liquid, and sludge materials.
Perform labor-intensive tasks, including collecting containers or drums, bulking drums, 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.
Provide support or direction to less experienced Technicians as needed.
Wear required personal protective equipment.
Participate and cooperate in safety processes, including following written procedures, attending required training, and attending scheduled meetings.
Immediately report unsafe conditions, incidents, injuries, or property damage to a supervisor.
Follow Environmental and Quality Management System (ISO 14001/9001) policies, procedures, and operational controls related to job responsibilities.
Maintain compliance with applicable environmental, safety, and transportation regulations, including EPA, OSHA, and DOT requirements.