Technician II

Augment; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Full-time hours

Outdoor work

Career opportunities

Recruiter support

Job summary

Augment is seeking a Waste Management Technician to support the onsite hospital program by handling, collecting, packaging, transporting, and installing containers for medical waste and related materials. Work includes manual labor, outdoor duties, and collaboration with a team to ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient waste management across facilities.

Training and PPE are provided. Position is full-time in Decatur, IL with weekly pay and long-term opportunities in a vital

Qualifications

• Experience in general labor, sanitation, construction, or warehouse work is helpful but not required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper waste segregation, container labeling, and compliance with regulatory shipment timelines.
• Maintain logs, proper housekeeping, and safety/quality procedures.
• Collect and transport waste throughout the facility, including labor-intensive activities.
• Identify best practices to help customers reduce waste volume, improve efficiency, optimize equipment use, and lower costs.
• Provide support or guidance to less experienced technicians when required.
• Consistently wear required PPE.
• Participate in safety processes, including training and reporting unsafe conditions or incidents.
• Follow Environmental and Quality Management System policies and controls.
• Maintain compliance with EPA, OSHA, and DOT regulations.
• Demonstrate strong customer service and de-escalation skills.

Skills

Independent worker

Safety-minded

Team collaboration

Physical endurance

Education

Associate’s Degree

High School Diploma/GED + 2 yrs experience

Job description

Job Summary

Supports the Waste Management Sustainability Services onsite hospital program. Primary responsibilities include handling, collecting, packaging, transporting, and installing containers for medical waste, sharps, non-hazardous pharmaceutical waste, and hazardous pharmaceutical waste. The role also involves manual labor, assisting when additional personnel are needed, and performing other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure proper waste segregation, container labeling, and compliance with regulatory shipment timelines.
• Maintain accurate logs, proper housekeeping standards, and adherence to safety/quality procedures.
• Collect and transport waste throughout the facility, including labor‑intensive activities.
• Identify best practices to help customers reduce waste volume, improve efficiency, optimize equipment use, and lower costs.
• Provide support or guidance to less experienced technicians when required.
• Consistently wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Participate in safety processes, including following procedures, attending training, and reporting unsafe conditions or incidents immediately.
• Follow Environmental and Quality Management System (ISO 14001/9001) policies and controls.
• Maintain compliance with EPA, OSHA, and DOT regulations.
• Demonstrate strong customer service and de‑escalation skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Associate’s Degree (accredited); OR
• High School Diploma/GED (accredited) plus two (2) years of relevant work experience.

Certificates & Licenses

• 24‑hour HAZWOPER certification preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and effectively as part of a team.

Work Environment

• Frequent use of motor coordination and finger dexterity (e.g., keyboarding, machine operation).
• Regular lifting of up to 30 lbs; occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• Daily exposure to occupational risks (cuts, burns, chemicals) and environmental conditions (dirt, odors, noise, extreme weather).
• Ability to work outdoors and in inclement weather.
• Physical demands may vary depending on site assignment.
• Outdoor and industrial setting – expect exposure to dirt, dust, noise, and varying weather.
• Active, fast‑paced work environment focused on safety and teamwork.
• PPE provided and required daily.

What We’re Looking For

Experience: Prior experience in general labor, sanitation, construction, or warehouse work is helpful but not required.

Skills

• Ability to follow verbal instructions and work independently or in a team.
• Willingness to perform physically demanding tasks outdoors.
• Reliable, punctual, and safety‑minded.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must pass a background check and drug screening.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Benefits

• Weekly pay and consistent full‑time hours.
• Long‑term job opportunities with major waste industry employers.
• Work that keeps you active and outdoors.
• Support from a dedicated Augment recruiter.
• Be part of an industry that provides essential community services.