Lab Environmental Tech I

WM•Durham, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry-level, non-supervisory role supporting WMSS onsite programs and hazardous and non-hazardous waste projects. Work includes manual labor involving drum movements, drum bulking and crushing, and providing additional personnel support as needed. The scheduled hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The role involves identifying practices that can help customers reduce waste volumes, improve operational efficiency, use equipment effectively, and generate cost savings. The technician handles and packages solid, liquid, and sludge materials while following applicable safety, environmental, quality, and transportation requirements. The position is designated safety sensitive and requires strict compliance with safety rules and protocols. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Eligible employees receive a competitive total compensation package. Benefits may vary by site.

Requirements

High school diploma or accredited G.E.D.
No previous experience is required in addition to the education requirement.
Must be able to work independently with little direction and as a member of a team.
Must strictly comply with safety rules and protocols.
Pre-assignment and/or pre-hire customer-specific drug or alcohol testing may be required by certain customer-contract requirements. Testing may include urinalysis, oral swab, drug hair follicle testing, and/or alcohol testing.
May be subject to drug and alcohol testing during employment, including post-incident, reasonable suspicion, and random testing, in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working in a lab.
Prior waste experience or knowledge.

Responsibilities

Identify practices that help customers reduce waste volumes, increase operational efficiency, optimize equipment use, 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 materials.
Perform labor-intensive tasks, including 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.
Assist when additional personnel are needed and perform other duties as assigned.
May provide support or direction to less experienced technicians.
Wear required personal protective equipment.
Participate and cooperate in safety processes, follow written procedures, attend required training and scheduled meetings, and promptly 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 relevant to job responsibilities.
Maintain compliance with applicable environmental, safety, and transportation regulations, including EPA, OSHA, and DOT requirements.