Environmental Technician II

Enviri; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in environmental services is seeking an Environmental Technician II to join their dedicated team. This role involves managing hazardous materials, operating heavy equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. The company values its employees and offers competitive pay along with a range of benefits from day one. Join a workplace that prioritizes safety and growth, and be part of a team committed to recycling and reusing waste effectively. If you're ready to make a positive impact in the environment and develop your skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health benefits available Day 1

401k available Day 1

10+ paid holidays/year

Free HAZWOPER training and certification

Overtime opportunities

Cross-training into different roles

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with hazardous materials handling.
• Ability to operate forklifts and other heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Complete paperwork for waste treatment processes.
• Unload bulk liquid trucks and collect waste samples.
• Operate hi-lo and end loaders safely.

Skills

Hazardous materials handling

Forklift operation

Basic hi-lo skills

Sample collection

Paperwork completion

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

End loader

Backhoe

Job description

Company Description

$1,500 Sign on Bonus

Clean Earth is a leading provider of environmental services in the United States providing remediation, disposal, recycling, and beneficial reuse solutions for hazardous and non-hazardous waste, contaminatedsoil, and dredged material. Our vast portfolio of technologies and services touches nearly every industry that generates waste including energy, infrastructure, commercial, industrial, retail, and healthcare markets.

Every day our teams across the country take a hands-on, dedicated approach to recycling and beneficially reusing waste that would otherwise go into landfills. We value our employees as our most important asset, and this is reflected in many areas across our company including recently being named a 2024 Most Loved Workplace . We are committed to creating a positive work culture that fosters growth and development while ensuring the health and safety of our employees.

Why join Clean Earth?

In addition to competitive pay, we also offer:

• Health benefits available Day 1
• 401k available Day 1
• 10+ paid holidays/year
• Free HAZWOPER training and certification
• Overtime opportunities
• Ability to be cross-trained into different roles

Job Description

Environmental Technician II will be responsible for knowing the location and treatment for inbound waste streams. Environmental Technician II will be able to treat and process waste with onsite equipment. This includes pit mixing, drum pumping, drum dumping, and basic hi-lo and wheel loader skills. Technician must be able to complete required paperwork in accordance with our practices and procedures.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Complete required paperwork in accordance with our practices and procedures

• Collecting samples of inbound waste for compatibility

• Unload bulk liquid trucks to proper tank

• Resolve and report issues with inbound loads

• Operate hi-lo and end loaders in a safe manner

• Have knowledge of our waste streams and their treatment protocol.

• Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Basic requirements:

• 2+ years of prior experience working with hazardous materials
• Ability to operate equipment, including a forklift and pallet jack
• Ability to wear company provided personal protection equipment including eye protection, steel toed shoes, hard hat, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator
• Have the ability to read, write and speak in English
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be able to work indoor and outdoor in all weather conditions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency with Windows based programs (i.e. Excel and Word
• Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and RCRA Regulations
• Has the ability to operate a powered industrial truck, e.g., forklift and possesses safe driving record.
• Able to work in a team environment or alone based on business needs
• Good attendance record and safe work history
• Able to operate end loader or back hoe

Additional Information

Clean Earth offers competitive benefits including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans starting on the first day of employment; paid time off, wellness benefits, employee discount program, tuition assistance, and a 401k with company matching.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

If you have a difficulty applying for any job posted on Harsco Clean Earth’s website because a disability prevents you from using the online system, Clean Earth offers the following alternate application procedure: Call toll free [phone] and leave your name, phone number, city and state of residence. Clean Earth will arrange for an alternate method of applying and will consider your application together with all other applications received for the job. This line is dedicated to disability applications only. No other inquiries will receive a response.