Waste Management Technician

TRCC•Dalton, GA

12d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

TRCC is headquartered in the heart of Northwest Georgia and has grown from its roots as a latex supplier to the tufted carpet industry into a global leader in advanced chemical solutions, with a footprint that spans every continent. We are currently hiring a Waste Management Technician is responsible for activities related to the treatment of liquid and solid waste to prepare for the proper disposal of the treated waste, gathering samples and other job related duties to liquid and solid waste.

Requirements

Ability to work independently.
Ability to follow instructions.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to use tools and equipment.
Ability to work in all weather conditions outdoors.
Have a working knowledge of forklifts and backhoes or be willing receive on the job training to operate a forklift and backhoe.
Have or be able to complete confined space entry training.
High School Diploma, preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Perform treatability studies.
Gather samples of waste to perform treatability studies.
Recording daily flow in the absence of the Manager.
Calibrate pH meters in the absence of the Manager.
Act as an attendant and when necessary, perform confined space entry for tank truck cleaning.
Assist waste water operator with pumping, cleaning, and maintaining wastewater equipment.
When necessary, dump, cut up, and dispose of drums and totes.
Assist in cleaning truck unloading lines.
Provide equipment maintenance as needed.
Perform pump cleaning and maintenance.
Operate a lift truck as necessary.
Operate backhoe as necessary for removal or movement of solid waste.
Follow safety protocols and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.