Waste Technician

Roles & Responsibilities

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Required to collect trash, recycle, medical and or hazardous waste.
• Will be trained on the collecting, consolidating and or sorting process.
• Will be expected to collect, consolidate, and or sort materials into the assigned categories efficiently and accurately.
• Inspects materials and sort items or materials according to type, size, condition, coloring, marking, or other characteristics.
• Weighs materials and containers and keeps records of the total amount of waste collected as requested.
• Maintains work area areas during the shift in a clean and orderly manner.
• Sweep and pick up trash around dumpsters, utility courtyards, docks, and fence lines. Maintain a clean working area.
• Collection, hauling and processing of pre-sorted waste and disposal of post sorted waste into dumpsters or compactors.
• Establishes secondary jobs to ensure always busy
• Comply with safety rules, policies, and procedures. Stop at risk behavior of others and self.
• Perform work assignments in a team with other employees.
• Perform repetitive tasks.
• Follow all company procedures, policies, and rules.
• Ensure you are up to date on all site required trainings.
• Talk with lead, supervisor, co-workers, managers, and customers in a professional manner.
• Use proper personal protective equipment.
• Present a professional appearance and conduct.
• Understand customer service and satisfaction.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Skills And Qualifications
• A high school diploma or GED with 1-2 years recycling or solid waste experience in a company environment or equivalent combination of training and experiences.
• Motor Vehicle Report Certificates, Licenses, Registrations May be required to be vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination records upon employment: Influenza, DTap (Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis), Meningitis, Meningitis B, Polio, Rabies, Yellow Fever.
• CPR/AED/First Aid Certification a plus
• May be required to possess a valid driver’s license
• Complete all safety and task training certification
• May be required to become forklift certified
• May be required to have hazardous waste handler training per RCRA
• Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
• Bilingual a plus
• Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of cleaning methods, equipment, and willingness to share with team
• Knowledge of the upkeep and care of cleaning equipment
• Knowledge of cleaning compounds and chemicals, and their safe, efficient use
• Supervisory Responsibilities
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.