Hazardous Waste Technician Port Hueneme California (2027)

Season: March–May    Location: Port Hueneme, California

About the role

Hazardous Waste Technician supporting Six Mile, LLC operations in a physically challenging, fast-paced environment with approximately 70 % outdoor tasking.

Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and package all hazardous waste, including legal classification, required packaging, and proper labeling of containers.
• Adhere to ACA, EPA, NRC, IMDG, DOT, and State regulations for hazardous-waste shipping.
• Complete all documentation and tracking to a high degree of accuracy.
• Perform qualitative testing (pH, flash-point, etc.).
• Operate an articulating forklift safely.
• Conduct quality checks on shipping containers and correct discrepancies immediately.
• Assist the Solid Waste Department as needed.
• Supply manual labor (e.g., shoveling) for extended periods.
• Use drum dollies, cargo straps, banding, shovels, pallet jacks, power tools, and other equipment.
• Perform constant physical activity: bending, lifting and carrying 50–70 lbs, reaching, and gripping.
• Follow Waste Department Standard Operating Procedures and tasking responsibilities.
• Work effectively in a diverse team.
• Maintain flexibility and a positive attitude in a dynamic work setting.
• Support Operations Division and ASC metrics, environmental health & safety, and quality-assurance goals.
• Prioritize safety and maintain a safe workplace.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• College degree (2 additional years of experience may substitute).
• Strong computer-software experience.
• Able to lift 50 lbs consistently and wear a respirator.
• Valid driver’s license and passport.
• Able to stand for up to 12 hours daily.
• Must pass a physical qualification assessment.
• Able to deploy to Antarctica for the full contract length.
• US citizenship or permanent residency.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of hazardous-materials shipping/characterization or reporting experience, OR 2 years of environmental remediation.
• 1 year of high-school chemistry or equivalent, OR 1 quarter of college general chemistry.
• College degree in Chemistry or Environmental Science.
• Current OSHA HazWOPER 40-Hour certification.
• Familiarity with power tools and machinery.
• Equipment-operating experience.