Environmental Technician I

WM (Waste Management); Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Stock purchase plan

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Personal days

Job summary

WM (Waste Management) is seeking an entry-level, non-supervisory position focused on hazardous and non-hazardous waste related projects. You will support on-site programs, assist with drum movements, bulking, crushing, and other duties as assigned, while adhering to safety protocols and ISO procedures.

The role requires no prior experience beyond education, is safety sensitive, and may include drug/alcohol testing during pre-hire and employment as per customer requirements.

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

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).

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D (accredited)

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.

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

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 $22.00/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.

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.