Environmental & Sustainability Tech I

WM (Waste Management); Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Short-term disability

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Holidays

Personal days

Job summary

Waste Management in Indianapolis is seeking an entry-level, non-supervisory technician to support onsite hazardous and non-hazardous waste projects, including drum movements, bulking, and crushing. The role involves manual labor, following safety procedures, wearing PPE, and obtaining required certifications (HAZWOPER within 30 days; CDL within 6 months).

Hours are 7:00am–4:00pm, Monday through Friday. This position emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and compliance with EPA/OSHA/DOT rules, with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• No previous experience required beyond education.
• Ability to obtain 40-hour HAZWOPER training within 30 days of hire (WM provided).
• Ability to obtain Class B CDL and Medical Card within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Identify best practices to reduce waste volumes and increase efficiency.
• Segregate, label, and package waste materials safely and compliantly.
• Move, transfer, and package solid, liquid, and sludge materials.
• Perform labor-intensive tasks such as drum bulking, sorting, and loading trucks.
• Follow safety procedures, wear PPE, and report safety concerns.

Skills

English literacy

Public interaction

Safety awareness

Report writing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

I. Job Summary

Supports WMSS onsite program, including manual labor associated with drum movements within the facility, drum bulking, drum crushing, assisting when extra personnel are needed, and other duties as assigned. This is an entry level, non-supervisory position focused on hazardous and non-hazardous waste related projects.

Hours 7:00am - 4:00pm M-F

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify best practices that assist customers in reducing waste volumes, increasing operational efficiencies, identifying optimal equipment usage and generating cost savings.
• Segregate, label, mark and package waste materials in a safe and compliant manner.
• Collect, pour, transfer, consolidate, repackage and package solid, liquid & sludge material.
• Perform labor intensive activities such as container or drum collection, drum bulking, sorting trash for recyclables, and loading of trucks.
• Transfer waste into containers of different size.
• Provide labor support at 90 Day Hazardous Waste Pad, when applicable.
• May provide support or direction to less experienced Technicians.
• Wears required personal protective equipment.
• Participates and cooperates in safety process, including following written procedures, attending required training and scheduled meetings.
• Immediately reports any unsafe conditions, incidents, injuries or property damage to supervisor.
• Follows Environmental and Quality Management System (ISO 14001/9001) policy, procedures, and operational controls related to job responsibilities.
• Maintains compliance with applicable environmental, safety and transportation regulations (EPA, OSHA, and DOT).

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D (accredited)
• No previous experience (in addition to education requirement)
• Pre-assignment and/or pre-hire customer-specific drug and/or alcohol testing may be required by certain customer-contract requirements upon hire and
• Such testing may include urinalysis, oral swab, drug hair follicle testing and/or alcohol testing upon hire.
• Valid Drivers License
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire (WM provided)
• Ability to obtain a Class B CDL and Medical Card within 6 months of hire is required
• Ability to read, write, and speak English well enough to interact with the public, understand traffic signs, respond to official questions, and complete records or reports.
• Ability to pass a respirator FIT test & be clean shaven

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.

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.

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.