Hazardous Waste Technician – Public Service

Xxx; Fort Myers (FL); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health benefits

Public retirement plan

Paid time off

Training opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Lee County Solid Waste Department seeks dependable, safety‑focused individuals to join our Household Waste Specialist team. You will help protect our environment by safely collecting, sorting, and preparing household chemical and electronic waste for proper disposal or recycling.

This hands‑on role emphasizes safety and organization, offering a stable public service career that supports community health and well‑being, with a schedule that includes a regular weekday shift and the first Saturday

Formación

• Must have a high school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Six months of experience in waste management, hazardous materials handling, recycling, sanitation, warehouse operations or similar.
• Ability to work in a safety-sensitive role and comply with DOT drug & alcohol testing requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Collect, sort, and prepare household chemical and electronic waste for safe disposal or recycling.
• Safely handle a wide range of materials including paints, solvents, pesticides, batteries, electronics and bulbs.
• Classify and segregate materials based on hazard class (flammable, corrosive, toxic, reactive).
• Package, label, and prepare materials for shipment per regulatory requirements.
• Transport materials to vendors and special collection events using a box truck.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and shipping manifests per FDEP and DOT regulations.
• Support recycling operations and secure document destruction processes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Safety-conscious

Regulatory compliance

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

Lee County Solid Waste Department seeks dependable, safety‑focused individuals to join our Household Waste Specialist team. You will help protect our environment by safely collecting, sorting, and preparing household chemical and electronic waste for proper disposal or recycling.

This hands‑on role emphasizes safety and organization, offering a stable public service career that supports community health and well‑being, with a schedule that includes a regular weekday shift and the first Saturday