Environmental Technician - Decatur, IL

WM; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 29,618 - 31,684; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401K company match

Paid vacation

Job summary

A leading waste management company in Decatur, IL is seeking an entry-level Environmental Technician to support onsite programs involving hazardous waste projects. The role includes labeling and packaging waste materials, performing labor-intensive activities, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have a high school diploma and prior forklift experience. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and various benefits including health insurance and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year prior forklift experience.
• Able to work independently with little direction.
• No previous experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support onsite program including manual labor involving drum movements.
• Segregate and package waste materials safely.
• Perform physical labor-intensive activities like sorting trash.

Skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D

Job description

Environmental Technician - Decatur, IL

WM

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.

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).

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory duties.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or G.E.D (accredited).
• No previous experience (in addition to education requirement).
• 1 year prior forklift experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

• Pre-assignment and/or pre-hire customer-specific drug and/or alcohol testing may be required by certain customer-contract requirements. Such testing may include urinalysis, oral swab, drug hair follicle testing and/or alcohol testing.

Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

• Must be able to work independently with little direction, and as a member of a team.

Work Environment

• Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) most of the work day.
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects up to 30 pounds most of the work day.
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) most of the work day.
• Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the workday.
• Ability to perform tasks in inclement weather.

The expected base pay range for this on-site position is $21.50 - $23.00/hour. 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.

Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

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