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Waste Management

Collects waste and recovers reusable resources

Environmental Tech 2

Facilities OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSalem, VA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An accredited Associate's degree, or an accredited high school diploma or GED plus two years of relevant work experience.
  • A 24-hour HAZWOPER certification or the ability to obtain an equivalent certification within 30 days of employment.
  • Pre-assignment or pre-hire customer-specific drug and/or alcohol testing may be required by certain customer-contract requirements; testing may include urinalysis, oral swab, drug hair follicle testing, and/or alcohol testing.
  • Ability to perform lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, feeling, standing, walking, handling, grasping, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and eye/hand/foot coordination.
  • Ability to work in both office and plant/field environments and use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and copy machines.
  • Successful compliance with safety rules and protocols; the role may require pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and random drug and alcohol testing under government regulations and company policies.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Sustainability Services onsite program through manual labor related to chemical handling, lab pack duties, drum movements within the facility, drum bulking, drum crushing, and other assigned duties.
  • Ensure waste types are properly segregated, regulatory shipment windows are met, containers are properly labeled, housekeeping is maintained, and tracking logs are accurate.
  • Identify practices that help customers reduce waste volumes, increase operational efficiencies, optimize equipment usage, and generate cost savings.
  • Segregate, label, mark, and package waste materials safely and compliantly.
  • Collect, pour, transfer, consolidate, repackage, and package solid, liquid, and sludge materials.
  • Perform labor-intensive activities including container or drum collection, drum bulking, sorting trash for recyclables, and loading trucks.
  • Transfer waste into containers of different sizes.
  • Provide labor support at the 90-Day Hazardous Waste Pad when applicable.
  • Provide support or direction to less experienced technicians when needed.
  • Wear required personal protective equipment.
  • Participate and cooperate in the safety process by following written procedures and attending required training and scheduled meetings.
  • Immediately report unsafe conditions, incidents, injuries, or property damage to a supervisor.
  • Follow Environmental and Quality Management System (ISO 14001/9001) policies, procedures, and operational controls related to job responsibilities.
  • Maintain compliance with applicable environmental, safety, and transportation regulations, including EPA, OSHA, and DOT requirements.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with manifesting hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
  • Experience with RCRA and DOT regulatory compliance.

About the Company

Waste Management

Collects waste and recovers reusable resources

Waste Management, branded WM, collects and treats waste for households, businesses and municipalities across the United States and Canada. Its subsidiaries run transfer stations, landfills and recycling facilities, connecting curbside pickup with final disposal and materials recovery. WM Healthcare Solutions handles regulated medical waste and secure information destruction in North America and Western Europe. Customers pay for pickup, disposal and rentals, while WM also sells recovered materials and renewable energy made from landfill gas. Its operating roots date to 1968; the present parent was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Founded
1968

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