HAZARDOUS WASTE OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN

NJAC Foundation; Mansfield Township (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Burlington County Department of Solid Waste is hiring a Hazardous Waste Operations Technician to protect public health and the environment by safely managing household hazardous waste materials at the Resource Recovery Complex.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant science or engineering field and at least two years of experience in hazardous materials management. A New Jersey driver’s license is also required, with full-time, on-site work schedule (Tue-Sat, 40 hours).

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of professional experience in the management of hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

• Handle, process, and manage household hazardous waste in compliance with all applicable regulations
• Classify and segregate hazardous waste materials according to established protocols
• Perform lab packing, consolidation, and labeling of hazardous waste materials
• Ensure full compliance with USDOT, USEPA, and USOSHA standards
• Follow disposal facility protocols for all hazardous materials management activities

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental, physical, biological, or chemical sciences, or environmental engineering

Job description

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Location: Mansfield Township/Burlington County

Status: Full-Time Tuesday- Saturday (40 Hours/Week)

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Burlington County Department of Solid Waste has an opening for a Hazardous Waste Operations Technician at the Burlington County Resource Recovery Complex. This position plays a critical role in protecting public health and the environment through the safe and compliant management of household hazardous waste materials.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Handle, process, and manage household hazardous waste in compliance with all applicable regulations
• Classify and segregate hazardous waste materials according to established protocols
• Perform lab packing, consolidation, and labeling of hazardous waste materials
• Ensure full compliance with USDOT, USEPA, and USOSHA standards
• Follow disposal facility protocols for all hazardous materials management activities

REQUIREMENTS

Education

Bachelor's degree in the environmental, physical, biological, or chemical sciences, or in environmental engineering.

Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in the management of hazardous materials

Certificates/Licenses

• Possession of a valid New Jersey driver’s license