Waste Management Technician - Turnaround
About The Position
The Waste Management Technician identifies, separates, collects, transports, and documents hazardous and non-hazardous waste in accordance with regulatory guidelines. The role supports industrial cleaning and turnaround activities, coordinating waste removal with cleaning crews and supervisors. It also includes maintaining waste-handling equipment and personal protective equipment, participating in safety training, and responding to spills and leaks using appropriate containment and cleanup methods. The position is seasonal and based at the Citgo site in Corpus Christi, Texas. Work may take place outdoors in all weather, in confined spaces, and on structures at ground level or elevated heights up to and possibly exceeding 150 feet. The schedule includes 12-hour shifts with 30-minute lunch breaks, and may involve days, nights, weekends, overtime, emergency callouts, and travel to customer or other Miller sites as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- 1–3 years of experience in industrial cleaning or waste management.
- Knowledge of hazardous waste classification and disposal procedures.
- Ability to operate vacuum trucks, drum lifters, and containment systems.
- Familiarity with EPA, DOT, and OSHA regulations.
- Proficiency in using personal protective equipment and spill-response equipment.
- Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Physical stamina and ability to work in high-risk environments.
- Problem-solving ability and adaptability under pressure.
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts and, if requested, overtime and emergency callouts; work days, nights, and weekends; and travel to customer and other Miller sites as needed.
- Ability to handle tools, materials, and equipment weighing up to 150 lbs and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, crawl, bend, squat, kneel, and climb towers, vessels, and tanks.
Nice To Haves
- Technical training in industrial cleaning.
Responsibilities
- Identify and separate hazardous and non-hazardous waste according to regulatory guidelines.
- Collect waste from designated areas, including production zones, tanks, and confined spaces.
- Safely transport waste to approved disposal or treatment facilities.
- Operate vacuum trucks, forklifts, and other waste-handling equipment.
- Maintain accurate records of waste types, volumes, and disposal methods.
- Ensure waste labeling, packaging, and manifesting meet EPA and DOT standards.
- Follow HAZWOPER, OSHA, and company-specific safety procedures.
- Respond to spills and leaks using proper containment and cleanup methods.
- Inspect and maintain waste-handling tools and personal protective equipment.
- Report equipment malfunctions and assist with minor repairs.
- Coordinate with cleaning crews and supervisors to align waste removal with cleaning schedules.
- Participate in safety meetings and training sessions.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
