Environmental Technician II

  • Full-time

Company Description

Environmental Solutions is a leading provider of environmental and regulated waste management solutions. We provide a strengthened infrastructure and a broad portfolio of services for customers who generate regulated waste in virtually any industry. Customers receive innovative and sustainable solutions that safeguard the environment, protect people and keep their organizations compliant.

Job Description

Under minimal supervision, performs routine and frequent manual and heavy labor tasks to properly treat, store, pack, transport and/or dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with environmentally responsible and cost-effective practices and ESOL policies, practices and procedures.   Job requires maintenance of records, accuracy and attention to detail, the ability to follow instruction and to work independently once proper training provided.

  1. Segregate and package material for transport along with completion of required paperwork in a legible, accurate, and timely manner in accordance with appropriate regulations and customer policies, practices, and procedures.    
  2. May assist in maintaining inventory and storage of hazardous materials in accordance with appropriate regulations and policies, practices, and procedures.    
  3. Follow all Health & Safety/Job Safety Analysis (JSA's) procedures as outlined in procedures and policies.    
  4. Operate fork trucks and other heavy equipment when properly trained to assist in the movement of containers to storage, treatment, and/or loading/unloading of trailers.       
  5. Collect samples of inbound waste for laboratory analysis per internal policies, procedures, and/or protocols.    
  6. May maintain records for DOT and State officials as assigned.    
  7. Performs other duties as assigned    

Contacts (Internal/External): Regular contact with external customers on a daily basis. Regular contact with different levels of personnel. 
Indirect Reports: May have a technician or two depending on the size of the job and staff. 

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent (GED), but college degree in Chemistry, Environmental, Biology or related field preferred, or equivalent work experience. 
  • Minimum of one or more years related experience required
  • Fork lift operation certification
  • Demonstrates strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
  • Demonstrates basic knowledge of DOT, EPA, and State Waste Regulations and available treatment requirements.
  • Demonstrates understanding of Chemistry
  • Demonstrates the ability to operate a powered industrial truck, e.g., forklift and possesses safe driving record.
  • Key Competencies (Non-technical Behavioral Skills, i.e. presentation, negotiation, customer service skills), you may just list the most important 7-10, in priority order:
  • Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
  • Demonstrates the ability to listen to others, either internally or externally, and to respond effectively to ideas and questions.
  • Demonstrates the ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral or schedule form.
  • Demonstrates the ability to operate various equipment throughout facility, e.g., two-wheeled hand dolly, conveyor system, dock plate, etc.
  • Demonstrates the ability to wear PPE properly and sustain a steady work pace over an entire shift.
  • Demonstrates the ability to be a problem solver and adapt to change quickly and effectively.
  • Demonstrates the ability to work with little or no supervision.
  • Demonstrates the ability to complete various paperwork requirements properly.
  • Demonstrates the ability to perform functions safely and productively and according to established policies and procedures.  

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