Control Room Operator, MRF

Waste Management; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) with match

Stock purchase plan

Paid vacation & holidays

Personal days

Job summary

Waste Management in Elkridge, MD is seeking a Stabilization Technician to operate the Stabilization Unit, move hazardous material through the facility, and perform material audits.

You will handle logs, reagent mixes, and heavy equipment, with on‑the‑job training and safety protocols. The role requires manufacturing experience and knowledge of RCRA and HAZWOPER, with potential for growth within WM.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in Manufacturing
• 6 months of relevant work experience
• RCRA compliance knowledge
• HAZWOPER (24 Hour) certification is required
• DOT & M2Z (Driver Only) as applicable
• Regulatory knowledge: CAA, CWA, TSCA and CERCLA familiarity
• Strong safety and risk awareness
• Ability to coordinate with heavy equipment operators

Responsibilities

• Operates Stabilization Unit and handles hazardous material through the facility
• Completes stabilization logs and related transfer logs
• Decides order of processing and tracks waste streams
• Operates heavy equipment as required
• Monitors reagents and ensures proper mix ratios
• Performs material audits and documents work performed
• Coordinates with other operators and technicians
• Adheres to safety policies and site procedures

Skills

Manufacturing exp

RCRA

HAZWOPER 24h

DOT/M2Z

OSHA

Safety awareness

Team coordination

Attention to detail

Tools

None

Job description

Pay Rate: $23.79 - $35.64

Shift: Monday-Friday, 2:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Alternating Saturdays:

• 11:00 am to 7:30 pm

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I. Job Summary

Operates Stabilization Unit by performing the following duties. Successfully moves hazardous material through the facility, and conducts material audits.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Completes all Stabilization logs, Treatment Certifications, and Transfer logs.
• Decides order of processing of loads.
• Tracks hazardous waste through process.
• Operates heavy equipment as required.
• Computes mix ratios of reagents and adds reagent mixture to hazardous waste for treatment.
• Calculates and reports material used and hazardous waste processed.
• Operates Program Logic Controller system, Miltonic's inputting calculated data from lab ensuring reagents added to proper vats for treatment. The functions of the augurs, air fluffers, potable water, process water, and the selections of reagents are made from this program.
• Monitors reagents mixture, ensuring no variance plus/minus 5%.
• Coordinates activities of Heavy Equipment Operator, Hazardous Waste Material Sampler, and Stabilization Technician during operation of unit.
• Interprets disposal decisions on management of hazardous waste profiles and relays safety precautions to affected employees.
• Reference site-specific procedures and more detailed site-specific job descriptions.
• Performing other duties as assigned.
• Moves hazardous material through the facility with the use of material handling equipment (i.e. forklift, pallet jack, hoist, crane) as required.
• Loads materials into vehicles and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
• Uses the computer to dispense and receive information such as part numbers, quantities, locations, comments, etc.
• Conveys materials from storage or work sites to designated area.
• Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales, or other containers.
• Completes paperwork to properly document work performed.
• Conducts material audits.
• May provide support or direction to less experienced material handlers.

III. Qualifications

• Must have experience in Manufacturing
• 6 months of relevant work experience
• RCRA
• HAZWOPER (24 Hour)
• 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
• Hazwoper
• Standard Division Practices (per department) (SDPs)
• RCRA
• Hazwoper

B. Preferred Qualifications

• Complete Physical Biennially

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Repetitive Motions
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
• Sitting
• Talking
• Hearing

Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing—including pre‑employment screening, post‑incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing, in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

Pay: The expected base pay range for this on-site position is $23.79 - $35.64. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

V. Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site