Lab Technician - Hazardous Waste
About The Position
Career progression, stability for your family, and a safe environment to work. That’s what you get as a Lab Technician at WM – and more. The normal setting for this job is a waste disposal site at our Arlington, OR landfill. WM is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1 year experience in the waste disposal business with emphasis on waste code utilization.
- RCRA
- DOT & M2Z (Driver Only)
- Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA)
- Clean Air Act (CAA)
- Clean Water Act (CWA)
- Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA)
- Superfund Amendment & Reauthorization Act (SARA)
- Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)
- National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
- Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA)
- Hazardous Waste Transportation Act (HWTA)
- Code of Federal Regulation (CFR 40, 29, & 49)
- Contingency Plan
- Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasure Plan (SPCC)
- Security Plan
- Standard Division Practices (per department) (SDP’s)
- RCRA
- Hazwoper
- DOT
- Forklift
- Pre Employment Physical and Drug Test
- Complete Physical Biennially
- Pulmonary Function Test (PFT), Audiogram and Respirator Fit Test annual
- Physical at Termination
- Be over 18 years of age.
- Legally eligible to be work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- High school chemistry or equivalent laboratory experience
Responsibilities
- Receives waste samples, generates Waste Analysis Report (WAR), assigns and maintains sample tracking and data entry for Laboratory.
- Contacts truck driver to pick up paperwork when analytical testing is completed and disposal paperwork is approved, when required.
- Generates numerous reports, establishes and maintains section files, logs and records.
- Make and file approval folders.
- Assist Approvals personnel in updating profiles in AS-400 System.
- Responsible for inventory control function including researching potential products and vendors, preparing bid packages, initiating requisitions, and ordering supplies, equipment, PPE, chemicals, furniture, printing, etc.
- Assists Technicians and Chemist with laboratory procedures, by performing Tech I level parameters.
- Maintains housekeeping in work area.
- Reference site-specific procedures and more detailed site-specific job descriptions.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
- Works independently, receiving a minimum amount of supervision and guidance on established laboratory procedures.
- Uses judgment when reviewing paperwork for completeness and accuracy.
- Must have a working knowledge of department practices and procedures, laboratory and sampling protocol, chemical terminology, and manifesting.
- Uses data base and spreadsheet computer applications.
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage including dental, vision and prescription coverage.
- Stock purchase plan
- Company matching on a 401(k)
- Paid vacation
- Holidays
- Personal days
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
