On-Site Environmental Technician I: Waste & Safety Champion

WM (Waste Management); Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Stock purchase plan

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Personal days

Job summary

WM (Waste Management) is seeking an entry-level, non-supervisory position focused on hazardous and non-hazardous waste related projects. You will support on-site programs, assist with drum movements, bulking, crushing, and other duties as assigned, while adhering to safety protocols and ISO procedures.

The role requires no prior experience beyond education, is safety sensitive, and may include drug/alcohol testing during pre-hire and employment as per customer requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D (accredited).
• No previous experience (in addition to education requirement).
• Pre-assignment and/or pre-hire customer-specific drug and/or alcohol testing may be required by certain customer-contract requirements upon hire and Such testing may include urinalysis, oral swab, drug hair follicle testing and/or alcohol testing upon hire

Responsibilities

• 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 for recyclables, 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 required training 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, and operational controls related to job responsibilities.
• Maintains compliance with applicable environmental, safety and transportation regulations (EPA, OSHA, and DOT).

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D (accredited)

Job description

WM (Waste Management) is seeking an entry-level, non-supervisory position focused on hazardous and non-hazardous waste related projects. You will support on-site programs, assist with drum movements, bulking, crushing, and other duties as assigned, while adhering to safety protocols and ISO procedures.

The role requires no prior experience beyond education, is safety sensitive, and may include drug/alcohol testing during pre-hire and employment as per customer requirements.