Hazmat Assistant

City of Naperville, Illinois; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Naperville is seeking part-time Hazardous Materials Assistants to staff the Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Site at 156 Fort Hill Drive, weekends only: Saturday and Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

This role requires weekend availability and will involve checking residents' licenses, distributing literature, and receiving hazardous waste while wearing PPE. Applicants must be at least 18, able to lift 25–50 pounds, work outdoors in all weather, and pass a pre-employment physical and

Qualifications

• 18+ years of age.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to lift 25–50 pounds frequently.
• Willingness to wear PPE (Tyvek suit, safety glasses, gloves).
• Pre-employment physical and drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Check residents' driver’s licenses at the site.
• Distribute literature and brochures to residents.
• Receive hazardous waste from residents.
• Wear personal protective equipment during intake.

Skills

Outdoor work

Physical stamina

PPE compliance

Job description

The Fire Department is seeking part-time Hazardous Materials (“Haz-Mat”) Assistants to work at the City’s Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Site located at 156 Fort Hill Drive next to the Public Works Service Center. The site operates every Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Haz-Mat Assistants must be available to work approximately three (3) weekend days per month. This part-time position is ineligible for city benefits.

Duties will include checking driver’s licenses of residents, passing out literature/brochures, and receiving the hazardous waste from residents. Haz-Mat Assistants will be required to wear personal protective equipment while receiving hazardous waste from residents. Personal protective equipment may include wearing Tyvek suits, safety glasses, and gloves. Some of the items that may be dropped off include:

• Automotive products
• Home, repair, building, and woodworking materials or hobby supplies
• Painting and decorating supplies
• Kitchen, laundry and household cleaning supplies
• Pesticides, herbicides and batteries
• Heavy items including vehicle batteries, propane tanks and 5-gallon pails of driveway sealer

Requirements include: at least 18 years of age, the ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions, the ability to frequently lift containers out of customer’s vehicles weighing in excess of 25-50 pounds, and the ability to wear personal protective equipment for prolonged periods of time. The facility is only open on the weekends, so availability on Saturdays and Sundays is required. Successful completion of a pre-employment, post-offer physical and drug screen is required.

Current City of Naperville employees are ineligible to apply for this position.

The City of Naperville, Illinois is a dynamic community of nearly 153,000 residents, conveniently located 28 miles west of Chicago. Various publications have named Naperville as one of the best cities in the United States in which to live. The City has gained national recognition for our family-friendly environment, excellent schools and library system, low crime rate, and vibrant downtown area. It’s also a great place to work!

Applications should be completed thoroughly, and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application but should be attached to the application. Include all requested education, experience, attachments, and other information when applying. Incomplete applications are subject to rejection. Notifications to applicants will be sent electronically to the email address provided in the application.

THE CITY OF NAPERVILLE IS AN E. O. E.

The City of Naperville complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals needing accommodations in the recruitment process should notify Human Resources in advance at [phone]