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

Subsidies for professional development

Job summary

Bay West in Saint Paul, MN is seeking a Waste Collection Technician to support Industrial Services and emergency response projects. You will perform essential duties on-site at a project facility handling pharmaceutical collections and waste management in a healthcare setting.

This full-time, on-site role operates 8:00 AM–2:00 PM Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri and 5:30 AM–1:00 PM Wed; hours may vary by project. Bay West offers competitive benefits and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or 3–5 years related experience.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Reliable transportation availability on a 24-hour basis.

Responsibilities

• Collect pharmaceutical waste containers from hospital collection points.
• Assemble containers at a central area and sort into hazardous and non-hazardous classes.
• Maintain storage requirements for a Large Quantity Generator (LQG).
• Ensure waste is shipped within time limits to maintain LQG compliance.
• Interact professionally with hospital staff and visitors.
• Coordinate weekly to bi-weekly waste drum shipments with proper labeling and shipping docs.
• Perform weekly hazardous waste inspections and maintain storage area standards.
• Assist with project documentation and procedures for transportation and disposal.
• Participate in ER spill clean-up activities as needed.

Skills

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Education credential

Education

High school diploma or GED

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