Waste Management Technician

Total Reliance Contracting Co; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 52,349,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Job summary

Total Reliance Contracting Co is hiring a Waste Management Technician to manage liquid and solid waste treatment, collect samples, and support disposal operations on site in Dalton, GA. The role requires performing treatability studies, sampling, and equipment maintenance.

Work hours Monday to Friday 7:00 am to 3:00 pm with occasional overtime; pay rate is $19.00 per hour. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and 401(k) matching after 30 days.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to use tools and equipment
• Ability to work in all weather outdoors
• Forklift and backhoe operation knowledge or training
• Confined space entry training (or willingness to obtain)

Responsibilities

• Perform treatability studies.
• Gather waste samples for studies.
• Record daily flow when Manager is absent.
• Calibrate pH meters.
• Operate lift truck and backhoe as needed.
• Assist wastewater operations with pumping, cleaning, and maintenance.
• Dump, cut up, and dispose of drums and totes.
• Follow safety protocols and wear PPE.

Skills

Independent work

Follow instructions

Team player

Tools & equipment use

Outdoor weather work

Confined space training

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift

Backhoe

Job description

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TRCC is headquartered in the heart of Northwest Georgia and has grown from its roots as a latex supplier to the tufted carpet industry into a global leader in advanced chemical solutions, with a footprint that spans every continent.

We are currently hiring a Waste Management Technician is responsible for activities related to the treatment of liquid and solid waste to prepare for the proper disposal of the treated waste, gathering samples and other job related duties to liquid and solid waste.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform treatability studies.
• Gather samples of waste to perform treatability studies.
• Recording daily flow in the absence of the Manager.
• Calibrate pH meters in the absence of the Manager.
• Act as an attendant and when necessary, perform confined space entry for tank truck cleaning.
• Assist waste water operator with pumping, cleaning, and maintaining wastewater equipment.
• When necessary, dump, cut up, and dispose of drums and totes.
• Assist in cleaning truck unloading lines.
• Provide equipment maintenance as needed.
• Perform pump cleaning and maintenance.
• Operate a lift truck as necessary.
• Operate backhoe as necessary for removal or movement of solid waste.
• Follow safety protocols and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to use tools and equipment.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions outdoors.
• Have a working knowledge of forklifts and backhoes or be willing receive on the job training to operate a forklift and backhoe.
• Have or be able to complete confined space entry training.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma, preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of walking and standing while working.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions where temperatures can be extremely cold, hot or humid depending on the outside temperature.
• Work in an environment where there are unexpected, sudden loud noises, beeping backup alarms, flashing lights and sudden movements
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times by lifting, pulling or pushing.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds by reaching above the shoulders.

Work Schedule

• Monday - Friday, 7:00 am to 3:00 pm.
• Overtime is mandatory from time to time based on business need.
• Work environment is on site. Remote work not offered for this position.

Pay Rate

• $19.00 per hour.

Benefits (effective after 30 days except as noted below)

• Medical (3 plans offered)
• Dental (2 plans offered)
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) (can begin contribution upon hire)
• 401(k) matching (upon hire)
• Paid time available