Hazardous Waste Technician

Hazardous Waste Management Position

The general purpose of this position is to make sure that hazardous materials are disposed of according to established standards. Work involves identifying hazardous waste, preparing waste for disposal, and monitoring asbestos disposal. Management of Hazardous Waste received. Sort waste and place in proper storage area within 24 hours of its arrival. Bulk oil and latex paints whenever 20 or more cans accumulate. Bulk gasoline and fuel related products immediately upon arrival. Prepare and maintain batteries and mercury containing devices in good order for shipment. Neutralize corrosives as needed. Prepare propane tanks and other pressure vessels for recycling or disposal. Monitor used oil recycling area. Clear trash cans as needed, change filter screens, check for spills and respond accordingly when noticed. Place waste in proper containers for shipping and prep containers for shipment. Provides facility maintenance. Maintain cleanliness and good order of Hazardous Waste Center. Ensure that fire extinguishers, exits, safety wash and shower are accessible and unobstructed. Monitor supplies and replenish as needed, or informs supervisor so that shortages do not occur. Management of electronic scrap received at Center. Sort waste and place in proper storage area within 24 hours of its arrival, this includes sorting through roll-offs from the Rural Waste Sites. Shrink-wrap CRTs and CPUs onto pallets for shipment. Bulk small e-scrap items into Gaylord boxes for shipment. Load e-scrap onto vendor trailer and arrange pickups. Provides information and publicity. Inform facility and household drop-off customers of proper use of the facilities. Provide information about the Hazardous Waste Program to callers and visitors. Greet users of the Center and assist in hazardous waste handling if necessary. Monitor, clean, and stock ReNew Shop recycling area and Smarter Sorting. Remote Hazardous Waste collection events. Prepare truck and trailer with equipment and supplies as needed. Arrange logistics of event, including drop containers, and crew as needed. Supervise events, record number of participants and weight of waste collected. Off load trucks and trailer, and sort waste the day it is collected. Schedule appointments for business waste, prepare receipts, and deliver payment to fiscal assistant. Assist business customers with compliance to environmental regulations. Training and Employee Education. Assist the Hazardous Waste Manager in training Solid Waste and other County employees in the recognition and safe handling of hazardous waste.