Environmental Technician I - Lebanon, IN

WM; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

WM is seeking an entry-level, non-supervisory team member to support onsite waste operations in Lafayette, IN. You’ll assist with drum movements, bulking and packaging, following safety procedures and ISO-aligned policies.

Hours are 7:00am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday, with opportunities to contribute to both hazardous and non-hazardous projects. The role emphasizes hands-on labor, safety training, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• No prior experience required.
• May require pre-employment drug/alcohol testing.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to obtain Class B CDL and Medical Card within 90 days.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English well.
• Must pass a respirator fit test and be clean shaven.

Responsibilities

• Identify best practices to reduce waste and cut costs.
• Segregate, label and package waste materials safely.
• Handle solid, liquid and sludge materials as required.
• Perform labor-intensive tasks like drum collection and bulking.
• Transfer waste into containers of varying sizes.
• Provide support at the Hazardous Waste Pad when needed.
• Assist and direct other Technicians when appropriate.
• Wear required PPE and follow safety procedures.
• Report unsafe conditions or incidents immediately.

Skills

English language skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Why Work for WM?

Stability. Growth. People-First Culture (https://www.wm.com/us/en/inside-wm/who-we-are) .

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 experience 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 is Required

• Ability to obtain a Class B CDL and Medical Card within 90 days of hire is required

• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire (WM provided)

• 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 & must be clean shaven

B. Preferred Qualifications

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran