Environmental Technician

Responsibilities

• Collect trash, recyclables, scrap metal and other waste streams throughout the plant and transport to disposal.
• Load semi-trailers and roll-off boxes for shipment to landfill, recycling center, and any other disposal streams.
• Perform and document daily equipment inspection prior to use.
• Absorb liquids, sweep or vacuum solids, and containerize cleaned-up materials for proper disposal in response to chemical spill incidents.
• Assist Project Manager with daily supply delivery, waste pick-up, and waste organization.
• Document and inform Resource Manager of any contamination in plant’s recycling and waste containers.
• Maintain necessary documentation of waste inventories, inspections, and other activities as required.
• Operate fork truck to load/unload trucks.
• Operate Burden carriers.
• Follow all plant-related safety guidelines.
• Sort and bale recyclable material.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in waste management.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Ability to pass a drug test.