Environmental Technician - Overnights, 10 PM-7 AM, Sunday-Friday

Environmental Technician

Overnights, 10 PM - 7 AM Sunday through Friday

Triumvirate Environmental, one of the largest environmental services firms in North America, is seeking an Environmental Technician. You will join a team as dedicated to your career as you are. This highly motivated, detail-oriented, customer service-focused individual will be responsible for working on site for the client by helping them manage their hazardous waste programs.

Triumvirate Environmental provides leading organizations in the higher education, life sciences, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing sectors with diverse services and expertise to assist them with compliance management. At Triumvirate Environmental, we strive to WOW both our employees and our customers. Our unique culture fosters growth, development, education, and creativity.


This position reports to the Program Manager. This role is onsite and is based at one of our client sites in Clayton, NC.

The schedule for this position is 10pm-7am, Sunday evening through Friday morning.

Responsibilities:

• Processing Hazardous Waste Streams (50%)
  • Max Handling Weight:
  • Moving pallets of material: 600 lbs, using mechanical assistance, non-powered forklift
  • Lifting empty TPU trays: 35 lbs, no mechanical assistance
  • Physical Hazards = force, bending, twisting
  • Max Handling Weight
    • Moving full totes of vials: 1,000 lbs, using mechanical assistance, powered forklift
    • Dumping Trays: 35 lbs, no mechanical assistance
  • Physical Hazards = force, bending, twisting
  • Re-packaging of waste appropriately to prepare for off-site destruction and disposal.
  • Operating material shredder to destroy materials on-site, and preparing discharge contents for off-site disposal.
• Operate forklift to move supplies as necessary (25%)
  • Max Handling Weight
    • Moving drums: 35 lbs, no mechanical assistance
  • Physical Hazards = force, bending, twisting
  • Load/unload drums and other container supplies
• Load and organize recyclable material onto trailer (15%)
  • Max Handling Weight
    • Loading bales onto trailer: 250 lbs, using mechanical powered forklift
  • Physical Hazards = force, bending, twisting
• Communicate and schedule non-hazardous waste pick-ups (<10%, limited weight and physical hazards)
  • Compost and other food waste
  • Plant trash and mixed recyclables
  • Food waste and other compost materials
  • Styrofoam coolers
  • Baled recyclables
  • Scrap metal
  • Construction waste
  • Wooden pallets
• Oversee on-site confidential document shredding (<10%, limited weight and physical hazards)
• Escort subcontractors / drivers to work locations (<10%, limited weight and physical hazards)
• Conduct eyewash/safety shower inspections (<10%, limited weight and physical hazards)
• Cage Staffing
• Collect hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams that are delivered to the CAA.
• Dispose of waste streams into appropriate containers.
• Communicate ID of container waste that has been utilized in to NN personnel to record in the log-book.
• Assist with handling to replace full containers.
• Ensure RCRA Compliance within the CAA.
• General housekeeping activities (<10%, limited weight and physical hazards)
  • Trash cleanup and removal
  • Drain rainwater from containment pit
  • Forklift inspections

Basic Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Active driver's license and reliable form of transportation
• Self-motivated person with the desire to learn
• Successful completion of OSHA/DOT physical examination which includes drug and alcohol screening
• This is a Safety Sensitive Position
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without future sponsorship
• Must be willing to consent to Motor Vehicle Record screening, criminal background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screen (inclusive of THC)
• Upon employment, you will be required to participate in a random drug screening program (inclusive of THC) as part of our company's commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment
• Must be able to lift 60 pounds on a regular basis
• The Environmental Technician frequently handles hazardous chemicals and biological waste and is responsible for putting on and taking off personal protective equipment. This role is considered safety-sensitive.

Preferred Requirements:

• Prior relevant industry experience
• Active HAZWOPER 24- or 40-hour certification
• Willingness to obtain Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

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Besides Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, we contribute to a 401k, offer a generous tuition reimbursement program, TONS of safety training for some positions with opportunities for external trainings and certifications, Mentorship & Career Succession Planning, Relocation Opportunities, Auto/Home insurance discounts, pet assistance discount plans, discounted movie passes & more!


To learn more about our business, culture, and the exciting work that we are doing in the industry, find us on LinkedIn, Instagram (@triumvirateenvironmental), or our website!


Triumvirate Environmental is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), Triumvirate does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.


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