Hazardous Waste Technician

About the role

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve. Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide environmental compliance and hazardous waste handling services as directed IAW Air Force Instruction, local HW Management Plan, and federal and state regulations.
• Pick-up, delivery, and transportation of Heavy Hazardous Waste Drums to/from designated sites in all weather conditions.
• Use a drum dolly to move containerized waste.
• Operate a forklift, gasoline powered pump, pressure washer, and flatbed pickup.
• Conduct both visual and documented inspections of all containers at Waste Facility.
• Take samples of waste for chemical analysis.
• Conduct inventories and audits.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Essential Job Requirements

• Must be able to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) and other credentials, as required.
• A High School Diploma required.
• The ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers, and clients.
• Must pass a medical fitness exam and respirator fit test.
• Must be able to lift heavy objects weighing up to 75 lbs. and stand for up to 2 hours at a time.
• Able to don and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Basic understanding of hazardous materials and SDS (Safety Data Sheets).
• Must have or be able to obtain a commercial driver’s license w/ H class endorsement.
• Computer skills, to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Forklift experience desirable; must pass forklift operator skills evaluation.

Additional Preferred Skills

• Experience with Enterprise Environmental Safety and Occupational Health Management Information System – Hazardous Waste Module (EESOH-MIS HW).
• Knowledge of RCRA, OSHA, and DOT regulations.
• Ability to analyze and interpret basic chemical analysis results and QC40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certificate.
• Experience working at military installations and industrial operations.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) w/ H class endorsement.

Pay, Benefits, and Schedule

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law). Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.