Waste Collection Technician (In-Plant)

Bay West Llc; Minnesota; On-site; USD 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance options

401(k)

Job summary

Bay West seeks a Waste Collection Technician to support pharmaceutical waste collection and on-site waste management in a hospital setting. The role operates during the hours 8AM–2PM or 5:30AM–1PM on select days, with on-site work required at a project facility.

You will collect waste containers, sort waste into hazardous vs non-hazardous streams, and coordinate shipments while maintaining compliance with DOT and LQG requirements. The team emphasizes safety, reliability, and professionalism.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or 3–5 years of related experience.
• Possess a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Possess or have access to reliable means of transportation on a 24-hour basis.

Responsibilities

• Collect pharmaceutical waste containers from various collection points within a hospital; assemble containers at a central collection area to sort and consolidate waste into hazardous and non-hazardous classes.
• Maintain proper storage requirements for a Large Quantity Generator (LQG). Ensure that waste is shipped within specified time limits to maintain compliance for a LQG.
• Maintain professionalism while interacting with variety of people at the hospital, including but not limited to: nurses, patients, visitors, health and safety staff, dock staff, security, and environmental services.
• Maintain regular and open communication with the Bay West and Healthcare Client Project Manager to convey any concerns or issues encountered while performing work at the hospital on a daily/weekly basis.
• Coordinate waste drum shipments on a weekly to bi-weekly basis which includes properly labeling waste drums per DOT requirement and completing waste shipping documents for each load.
• Perform weekly hazardous waste inspections in the waste storage rooms and ensure hazardous waste storage room requirements followed.
• Assists Team Leader/Project Manager in developing and documenting transportation and disposal procedures.
• Assists with Industrial Services Projects including tank cleanings and facility decon’s/cleanings as needed.
• Assists in Emergency Response (ER) spill clean-up activities as needed.

Skills

High school diploma or GED

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Saint Paul, MN, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1511

Salary Range: $50,000.00 To $57,000.00 Annually

Who We Are

Quality Work. Quality Results.

Bay West stands at the forefront of the environmental consulting and remediation sector. Our dedication to safety, innovation, and our skilled team has driven us for over fifty years, delivering top-tier environmental consulting, industrial, and emergency response services. At Bay West, you'll be driven to innovate and make a real impact on environmental issues, all while advancing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

This Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated Waste Collection Technician to join our team. You'll play a critical role in supporting Industrial Services and emergency response projects. You will perform essential duties on-site at a project/client facility performing pharmaceutical collections and waste management in a healthcare setting on a daily basis. This position is fully on-site, with standard hours 8AM - 2PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and 5:30AM - 1PM Wednesday. Hours may vary based on project needs.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Collect pharmaceutical waste containers from various collection points within a hospital; assemble containers at a central collection area to sort and consolidate waste into hazardous and non-hazardous classes.
• Maintain proper storage requirements for a Large Quantity Generator (LQG). Ensure that waste is shipped within specified time limits to maintain compliance for a LQG.
• Maintain professionalism while interacting with variety of people at the hospital, including but not limited to: nurses, patients, visitors, health and safety staff, dock staff, security, and environmental services.
• Maintain regular and open communication with the Bay West and Healthcare Client Project Manager to convey any concerns or issues encountered while performing work at the hospital on a daily/weekly basis.
• Coordinate waste drum shipments on a weekly to bi-weekly basis which includes properly labeling waste drums per DOT requirement and completing waste shipping documents for each load.
• Perform weekly hazardous waste inspections in the waste storage rooms and ensure hazardous waste storage room requirements followed.
• Assists Team Leader/Project Manager in developing and documenting transportation and disposal procedures.
• Assists with Industrial Services Projects including tank cleanings and facility decon’s/cleanings as needed.
• Assists in Emergency Response (ER) spill clean-up activities as needed.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or 3 - 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Possess a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record, required
• Possess or have access to reliable means of transportation on a 24-hour basis

Preferred Qualifications

• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER Certification
• Comprehensive knowledge of DOT and RCRA Hazardous waste rules and regulations

Physical Requirements

• Repetitive motions: substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands and/or fingers (including reaching)
• Frequently lifts up to 25 lbs. over an 8-hour period and occasionally up to 50 lbs. over a four-hour period.
• Detail-oriented

Bay West offers a comprehensive benefits package available to eligible employees, including but not limited to paid time off, health insurance options, ancillary benefits to support life at all stages, 401(k), employee assistance programs, and subsidies for professional development.

Bay West is an Equal Opportunity Employer