Hazardous Waste Materials Technician

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

paid time off policies

health insurance

dental insurance

vision insurance

life insurance

savings accounts

tuition reimbursement

paid volunteering

employer sponsored 401(k) plan

Job summary

Veolia North America is seeking a hazardous waste technician to perform hazard determination and consolidate chemical waste materials. The role involves sampling, testing, packaging, spill response, labeling, and coordinating transportation in compliance with state and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or GED (Bachelor's preferred), strong teamwork, communication, time management, and computer skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related science discipline preferred.
• Strong team player with good communication skills.
• Good time management and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Computer proficiency and ability to follow through on assignments.

Responsibilities

• Sample waste streams according to prescribed policies and procedures.
• Manually open, unpack, and consolidate containers of hazardous materials.
• Test, consolidate, and provide spill clean-up response and remedial activities, labeling, loading/unloading, and logistics coordination for hazardous materials in a facility setting.
• Assist in the loading/unloading of hazardous waste materials at fixed facility sites utilizing appropriate equipment such as drum dollies, forklifts, etc. to ensure transfer of waste in a safe and timely manner.
• Comply and enforce all compliance, health, safety, and procedures in accordance with VES-TS policies.
• Become familiar with all U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT)/Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and VES-TS regulations.
• Operate and maintain all equipment in a professional manner to ensure optimum efficiency and effectiveness.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Computer proficiency

Follow-through

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related science (preferred)

Job description

Veolia North America is seeking a hazardous waste technician to perform hazard determination and consolidate chemical waste materials. The role involves sampling, testing, packaging, spill response, labeling, and coordinating transportation in compliance with state and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or GED (Bachelor's preferred), strong teamwork, communication, time management, and computer skills.