Environmental Technician I

Socket.dev; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

WM is seeking an entry-level Hazardous Waste Technician to support on-site drum movements, bulking, crushing and related tasks in a safety-focused environment. You will assist when extra personnel are needed and contribute to both hazardous and non-hazardous waste projects.

The role emphasizes PPE usage, adherence to ISO procedures, and compliance with EPA/OSHA/DOT regulations. Excellent teamwork and willingness to learn are essential for success at WM.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (accredited).
• No prior experience required (in addition to education).
• Ability to pass a respirator FIT test - clean shaven.
• Ability to obtain a 40-HR HAZWOPER Certification within 30 days of employment (WM Provided).
• Pre-assignment and/or pre-hire drug/alcohol testing may be required by customer contracts.
• Testing may include urinalysis, oral swab, drug hair follicle testing and/or alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Identify best practices to reduce waste volumes and increase operational efficiencies.
• 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 drum collection, drum bulking, sorting trash for recyclables, and loading of trucks.
• Transfer waste into containers of different sizes.
• Provide labor support at the Hazardous Waste Pad as needed.
• May provide support or direction to less experienced Technicians.
• Wear required personal protective equipment.
• Participate and cooperate in safety processes, including following procedures, trainings and meetings.
• Immediately report unsafe conditions, incidents, injuries or property damage.
• Follow ISO 14001/9001 policies and related controls.
• Maintain compliance with EPA, OSHA and DOT regulations.

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D

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.

8:00am - 4:30pm

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 experience No previous experience (in addition to education requirement)
• Ability to pass a respirator FIT test - clean shaven
• Ability to obtain a 40-HR HAZWOPER Certification within 30 days of employment (WM Provided)
• 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

B. Preferred Qualifications

• Prior waste handling experieince
• Chemical segregation knowledge strongly preferred; not required

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.

Pay:

The expected base pay range for this on-site position is $24/hour. This range representsa good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influencedby 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.

ABOUT WM

WM (WM.com) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post-consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas-to-electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy‑duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

Real ID

In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative.

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