Waste Technician

Waste Technician

The Waste Technician collects general Municipal Solid Waste (trash, recycling, medical and hazardous waste) generated at client facility and categorizes by material type. Collection, hauling, storing, and processing of pre-sorted waste and disposal of post sorted waste into dumpsters, compactors, bailors, or trailers.

Roles & Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• Take direction and respond to supervision.
• 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.

Qualification

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.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

• Work will be performed outside (weather permitting).
• Work will be performed standing for 40%-60% of the shift.
• Work will be performed at table height.
• Work will be performed frequent driving about 40%-50% of the shift.

Compensation and Shift:

Mon-Fri: 7:00am - 3:30pm, $17.00-$18.00 per hour