Waste Technician

SBM Management Services, LP; Swiftwater (Monroe County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

SBM Management Services, LP is seeking a Waste Technician to collect and sort municipal waste at client facilities, including trash, recycling, medical and hazardous waste. You will classify materials by type and maintain accurate records.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork and adherence to site procedures. You will work outdoors with varying shifts, and training is provided to perform collection, sorting and reporting tasks efficiently.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required; 1-2 years recycling or solid waste experience preferred.
• Vaccination records and/or medical records may be required for employment.
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification a plus.
• May require a valid driver’s license.
• Forklift certification may be required.
• Bilingual a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Collect trash, recycle, medical and hazardous waste.
• Sort materials by category and keep work areas clean.
• Record weights and totals of waste collected as requested.
• Follow safety rules, policies, and procedures.
• Work in a team and take direction from supervisors.

Skills

Safety compliance

Waste handling

Reading instructions

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Title: Waste Technician

Job Description:

Job Overview

The Waste Technician collects general Municipal Solid Waste (trash, recycling, medical and hazardous waste) generated at client facility and categorize by material type.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Required to collect trash, recycle, medical and or hazardous waste.
• Will be trained on the collecting, consolidating and or sorting process.
• Will be expected to collect, consolidate, and or sort materials into the assigned categories efficiently and accurately.
• Inspects materials and sort items or materials according to type, size, condition, coloring, marking, or other characteristics.
• Weighs materials and containers and keeps records of the total amount of waste collected as requested.
• Maintains work area areas during the shift in a clean and orderly manner.
• Sweep and pick up trash around dumpsters, utility courtyards, docks, and fence lines.
• Maintain a clean working area.
• Collection, hauling and processing of pre-sorted waste and disposal of post sorted waste into dumpsters or compactors.
• Establishes secondary jobs to ensure always busy.
• Comply with safety rules, policies, and procedures.
• Stop at risk behavior of others and self.
• Perform work assignments in a team with other employees.
• Perform repetitive tasks.
• Follow all company procedures, policies, and rules.
• Ensure you are up to date on all site required trainings.
• Take direction and respond to supervision.
• Talk with lead, supervisor, co-workers, managers, and customers in a professional manner.
• Use proper personal protective equipment.
• Present a professional appearance and conduct.
• Understand customer service and satisfaction.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualification

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Skills and Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 1-2 years recycling or solid waste experience in a company environment or equivalent combination of training and experiences.
• Motor Vehicle Report Certificates, Licenses, Registrations May be required to be vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination records upon employment: Influenza, DTap (Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis), Meningitis, Meningitis B, Polio, Rabies, Yellow Fever.
• CPR/AED/First Aid Certification a plus.
• May be required to possess a valid driver’s license.
• Complete all safety and task training certification.
• May be required to become forklift certified.
• May be required to have hazardous waste handler training per RCRA.
• Bilingual a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods, equipment, and willingness to share with team.
• Knowledge of the upkeep and care of cleaning equipment.
• Knowledge of cleaning compounds and chemicals, and their safe, efficient use.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Work will be performed outside (weather permitting). Work will be performed standing for 40%-60% of the shift. Work will be performed at table height. Work will be performed frequent driving about 40%-50% of the shift.

Shifts and Compensation

Monday-Friday: Tues - Sat Weds - Sun 7:00am - 3:30p 3:00pm - 11:30pm 11:00 pm- 7:30am $17.50- $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• SBM offers comprehensive benefit packages. For information about SBM's benefits, please visit SBM's website at: www.sbmmanagement.com/careers

Careers – SBM

SBM Management Services, LP and its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity workplaces. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, sex, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or other legally protected status.

At SBM, we deliver soft services facilities management through innovative technology, exceptional quality, and empowered associates on a global scale. Our approach is centered on providing scalable, predictable, and repeatable results across space types. With our experience in state-of-the-art facilities and continuously evolving processes, we ensure that our clients experience unmatched service excellence to support our clients’ most ambitious missions.