Hazardous Waste Tech & Field Lab Specialist

Amentum; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an Environmental Tech to support hazardous waste prep, tracking, and disposal at the Red River Army Depot. The role includes operating a forklift, conducting environmental tests, and assisting in spill response.

Requirements include a High School Diploma, 3+ years of related work, HazWoper certification, valid driver's license, English proficiency, and the ability to obtain necessary security clearances. Safety and quality policies apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or the equivalent is required.
• A minimum of three (3) years of related work experience is required.
• Must possess a current 40 hour HazWoper certification.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a government general-purpose vehicle.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance for access to the Depot Production Computer System.
• Must be willing to follow all established safety rules and protocols.
• Must work in a safe manner to protect themselves and others.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Prepares hazardous wastes for storage, shipment and disposal.
• Utilizes HMIDS to track and monitor hazardous material and waste on depot; conducts environmental compliance inspections.
• Performs warehousing duties involving receipt, temporary storage, handling, maintenance, and turn-in of depot hazardous waste and materials.
• Operates a forklift capable of lifting loads under 10,000 pounds to move hazardous materials and waste containers; participates in emergency spill response.
• Conducts tests and field investigations to determine sources and methods of controlling pollutants in air, water, and soil.
• Performs laboratory and field tests using pH meters, chemicals, autoclaves, centrifuges, spectrophotometer, microscope and related equipment.
• Collects samples of gases, water, soils and meteorological data to assess pollution, and prepares data summaries and charts.

Skills

HazWoper certification

English proficiency

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

HMIDS system

Job description

Amentum is seeking an Environmental Tech to support hazardous waste prep, tracking, and disposal at the Red River Army Depot. The role includes operating a forklift, conducting environmental tests, and assisting in spill response.

Requirements include a High School Diploma, 3+ years of related work, HazWoper certification, valid driver's license, English proficiency, and the ability to obtain necessary security clearances. Safety and quality policies apply.