Waste Collection Technician (In-Plant)

Bay West; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance options

401(k)

Employee assistance programs

Professional development subsidies

Job summary

Bay West in Saint Paul, MN is seeking a Waste Collection Technician for on-site pharmaceutical waste management at a healthcare facility, with hours 8AM-2PM on Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri and 5:30AM-1PM on Wed. Hours may vary by project.

Responsibilities include removing waste containers, ensuring proper LQG storage, coordinating DOT-labeled shipments, conducting weekly inspections, and assisting with emergency response and decon tasks. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or 3-5 years of related experience.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Reliable transportation available 24/7.

Responsibilities

• Collect pharmaceutical waste containers from hospital collection points and consolidate waste by class.
• Maintain storage for a Large Quantity Generator (LQG) and ensure timely shipments to remain compliant.
• Interact professionally with hospital staff including nurses, patients, visitors, and safety personnel.
• Communicate with Bay West Project Manager about concerns daily/weekly.
• Coordinate waste drum shipments weekly to bi-weekly with DOT labeling and shipping documents.
• Conduct weekly hazardous waste inspections in storage rooms.
• Assist with developing transportation and disposal procedures.
• Support Industrial Services projects including tank cleanings and decon/cleanings.
• Assist in Emergency Response (ER) spill clean-up activities.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or GED

HAZWOPER Certification (40-hour)

Job description

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Saint Paul, MN, US

2 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 decons/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