IL - Environmental Technician

A & Associates; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A & Associates is seeking a skilled technician to support hazardous waste handling and equipment maintenance at our Decatur facility. You will work in a safety-focused environment with on-site responsibilities and a rotating on-call schedule.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of related experience, plus knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and the use of PPE.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of single and three phase electrical systems.
• Knowledge of electrical control systems.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of pneumatic systems and air compressors.
• Safely operates tools and equipment for repair and servicing.

Responsibilities

• Identify best practices to reduce waste and increase efficiency.
• Segregate, label, and package waste materials safely and compliantly.
• Handle solid, liquid, and sludge waste transfer and repackaging.
• Perform labor-intensive collection and loading tasks.
• Provide support to less experienced technicians as needed.
• Wear required PPE and follow safety procedures.
• Report unsafe conditions or incidents to supervisor.
• Comply with EPA, OSHA, and DOT regulations.

Skills

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Tool operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electrical testing tools

Job description

INTRODUCTION

A & Associates is a reputable staffing agency with a proven track record in screening and recruiting as well as job placement and career development. With more than ten (10) offices throughout the United States, A & Associates is a company that can be trusted to provide a diverse level of services with excellence, diligence, and integrity. “Quality In Everything We Do” is far more than our mantra, it is our standard!!

Explore a career with A & Associates, one of the leading providers of temporary, temp-to-hire, permanent placement services and security guard services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

• Identify best practices that assist customers in reducing waste volumes, increasing operational efficiencies, identifying optimal equipment usage and generating cost savings.


• Segregate, label, mark and package waste materials in a safe and compliant manner.


• Collect, pour, transfer, consolidate, repackage and package solid, liquid & sludge material.


• Perform labor intensive activities such as container or drum collection, drum bulking, sorting trash forrecyclables, and loading of trucks.


• Transfer waste into containers of different size.


• Provide labor support at 90 Day Hazardous Waste Pad, when applicable.


• May provide support or direction to less experienced Technicians.


• Wears required personal protective equipment.


• Participates and cooperates in safety process, including following written procedures, attending requiredtraining and scheduled meetings.


• Immediately reports any unsafe conditions, incidents, injuries or property damage to supervisor.


• Follows Environmental and Quality Management System (ISO 14001/9001) policy, procedures, andoperational controls related to job responsibilities.


• Maintains compliance with applicable environmental, safety and transportation regulations (EPA, OSHA, andDOT).

SCHEDULE

Monday to Friday - 6:30 am to 2:30 pm. Also, requires on call schedule to be either, MWF on call or Tues/Thurs/Weekend on call, which will be rotated equally to support operating schedule and the needs of the facility.

REQUIREMENTS

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.


• Legally eligible to work in the United States.


• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.


• Successfully complete pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check, which will include previous employment check, criminal history, and motor vehicle record review.


• Standard PPE needed- Steel toe shoes (at least 6 inch ankle support) safety glasses, and yellow vest.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education: High School Diploma or GED (accredited). Experience: Two years of relevant work experience.

SKILLS OR ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Have knowledge of single and three phase electrical systems.


• Have knowledge of electrical control systems.


• Have knowledge of hydraulic systems.


• Have knowledge of pneumatic systems, including air compressors.


• Safely operates tools and equipment needed during the repair and servicing of equipment.


• Diagnose defects and repair a variety of equipment and vehicles.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSCIAL REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Required to use motor coordination with arm, hand, finger, and leg dexterity. Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more than 50 pounds frequently. Requires pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 50 lbs. Will be exposed to a physical environment, which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the workday. Note: The level of physical effort may vary from site to site and in some cases be greater or less than documented here.

EEO STATEMENT

A & Associates, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.