Environmental Technician I

Enviri Corporation; Fernley (NV); On-site; USD 26,139 - 37,229; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Enviri Corporation in Fernley, Nevada, seeks a dedicated professional for hazardous waste management. Join a team focused on compliance with environmental regulations. Responsibilities include lifting materials, forklift operation, and accurate documentation.

Basic requirements entail a high school diploma, experience handling hazardous materials, and consistent work attendance. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of experience working with hazardous materials.
• Ability to operate equipment, including forklift and pallet jack.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate, treat, store, transport, and dispose of hazardous waste.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds throughout the day.
• Complete documentation accurately and on time.

Skills

Hazardous materials handling

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Job Description

You’ll be joining a team of dedicated professionals with the opportunity to learn environmental regulations and how we remove hazardous materials from the waste stream.

• Consolidate, treat, store, transport and/or dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with environmentally responsible and compliant practices, policies, and procedures.

This is a physically active job where you’ll be:

• Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds throughout the day
• Operating a forklift and other mobile equipment to move containers to and from storage and treatment areas and to load and unload trailers.
• Complete required documentation accurately, timely and legibly in accordance with applicable regulations and customer policies, practices and procedures.

Pay starting at $23.00 hourly

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• 2+ years of prior experience working with hazardous materials
• Ability to operate equipment, including a forklift and pallet jack
• Ability to hear vehicle warning chimes and alarms
• Ability to work outdoors in all climate conditions and indoors in non-climate-controlled conditions
• Willingness and ability to wear company-issued personal protection equipment including safety glasses, hard hat, steel-toed shoes, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator (gentlemen – this means no beards)

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience in warehouse or manufacturing environment
• Basic computer skills to complete web-based training
• Ability to understand and respond to written and verbal English
• Ability to predictably and regularly attend work during scheduled hours. Must be willing and able to occasionally work nights, weekends and variable schedule(s) as necessary.
• Ability to deal politely and professionally with customers and coworkers

Additional Information

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, commencing no later than January 1, 2027, benefits package will include participation in an employer‑sponsor 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.