Hazardous Waste Technician – Field & Warehouse

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Fernley (NV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia North America is hiring for a hazardous waste handling role with responsibilities including consolidating, treating, storing and disposing of hazardous waste in compliance with regulations. The position requires lifting up to 50 pounds and operating forklifts and pallet jacks as part of daily duties.

Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of experience with hazardous materials, plus ability to work outdoors in all conditions and wear PPE as

Qualifications

• Basic requirements include a high school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of experience handling hazardous materials.
• Ability to operate equipment including a forklift and pallet jack.
• Ability to hear vehicle warning chimes and alarms.
• Ability to work outdoors in all climate conditions and indoors in non-climate-controlled conditions.
• Willingness to wear PPE including safety glasses, hard hat, steel-toed shoes, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate, treat, store, transport and/or dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with environmentally responsible and compliant practices, policies, and procedures.
• Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds throughout the day.
• Operating a forklift and other mobile equipment to move containers to and from storage and treatment areas and to load and unload trailers.
• Complete required documentation accurately, timely and legibly in accordance with applicable regulations and customer policies, practices and procedures.

Skills

Safety-minded

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

English comprehension

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

2+ years hazardous materials experience

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Job description

Veolia North America is hiring for a hazardous waste handling role with responsibilities including consolidating, treating, storing and disposing of hazardous waste in compliance with regulations. The position requires lifting up to 50 pounds and operating forklifts and pallet jacks as part of daily duties.

Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of experience with hazardous materials, plus ability to work outdoors in all conditions and wear PPE as