Waste Technician

Pacific West Site Services, Inc.; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific West Site Services, Inc. in Wilmington, NC seeks a Waste Technician to collect general municipal waste at client facilities, including trash, recycling, medical and hazardous waste.

You will sort, consolidate, weigh, and document waste streams while keeping work areas clean. Responsibilities include operating heavy machinery after training, following safety rules, and collaborating with supervisors and teammates to ensure efficient waste management during a 7:00 am to 3:30 pm schedule

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 1-2 years recycling or solid waste experience.
• Motor Vehicle Report required.
• Experience operating heavy machinery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect trash, recycle, medical and/or hazardous waste.
• Follow safety rules, policies, and procedures.
• Sort materials by type and keep records of waste collected.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area during shift.
• Operate and collaborate with team to ensure efficient waste management.

Skills

HS Diploma/GED

MV Report

Heavy machinery exp

Job description

Waste Technician

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. Collection, hauling, store and processing of pre-sorted waste and disposal of post sorted waste into dumpsters, compactors, bailors, or trailers.

Roles & Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• 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
• Requires Experience operating heavy machinery.

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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.

Compensation and Shift

Monday-Friday

7am-3:30pm

$20/hr.

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, co