Hazardous Waste Technician

What To Expect

The Hazardous Waste Technician will report directly to the Hazardous Waste Operations Supervisor. The role involves performing tasks associated with the collection and safe/compliant handling of hazardous waste materials generated by our GFNV facility. The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator, self-driven, and works well with cross-functional teams.

What You'll Do

• Perform collection and consolidation of hazardous waste containers generated by commissioning/manufacturing processes.
• Conduct 90-day Central Accumulation Area inspections and reporting.
• Respond to ad hoc requests for hazardous waste pick up.
• Provide emergency spill response and cleanup.
• Ensure all spills are properly logged in a timely manner.
• Perform decontamination and equipment cleaning.
• Perform breakdown and processing of waste streams such as filters and universal wastes.
• Ensure proper packaging of hazardous waste to maintain compliance.
• Ensure hazardous waste containers are properly labeled.
• Sort and segregate hazardous wastes as appropriate.
• Prepare loads for hazardous waste disposal.
• Conduct manifesting and pre-load preparation.
• Ensure hazardous waste containers are disposed of within the allotted time.
• Provide on-call coverage due to time off, training, weekend work, etc.
• Ensure compliance with all Tesla requirements for managing hazardous waste.
• Load or unload materials into containers or onto trucks utilizing material handling equipment.
• Continually identify and investigate opportunities for waste minimization and cost savings.
• Collaborate with third-party waste vendors providing site service

What You'll Bring

• Perform collection of hazardous waste containers from commissioning/manufacturing processes, as required.
• 3+ years of experience in high tech industry or similar manufacturing operations environment.
• HAZWOPER, DOT, RCRA generator training.
• Valid driver's license required and able to operate assigned fleet.
• Ability to operate mobile equipment such as forklifts, tuggers and carts.
• Ability to lift and carry items exceeding 20 pounds and includes regular stair climbing to reach elevated work platforms.
• Proficient in Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction.
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
• Dental and vision plans with $0 payroll deduction.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution.
• Company-paid life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Sick and Vacation time.
• Paid holidays.
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources.
• Voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance.
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs.
• Tesla Babies program.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee discounts and perks program.