Environmental Technician Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Environmental Technician to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Review of property and equipment to be excessed for environmental and occupational hazards; and DOT transportation services;
- Underground Storage Tank (UST) inspections;
- Spill response;
- Segregate, sort and package waste streams for off-site shipment in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements;
- Clean/maintain organization and compliance of 90-day Accumulation Area, including sweeping the floor, mopping the floor, labeling drums;
- Operate fork truck to load/unload trucks;
- Conduct weekly inspections of main chemical and waste storage areas;
- Assist with monthly waste disposal activities;
- Perform and document daily equipment inspection prior to use;
- Assist with ESE projects involving the evaluation of waste generation/removal practices;
- Maintains open lines of communication with office management and staff;
- Provides superior customer service by performing task on time and within budget;
- Prepare samples for testing, record data, and prepare summaries and charts for review;
- Collect samples of gases and meteorological data to assist in evaluation of air pollutants;
- Assist Project Manager with daily supply delivery, waste pick up.
Requirements:
- Any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education;
- High School Diploma AND one-year experience in waste management; OR,
- Proven experience with operating lift equipment, such as forklifts, straight trucks with lift gates, pallet jacks and drum dollies;
- Must be available to work a flexible schedule and be on call for spill response;
- Must be able to follow prescribed safety procedures at all times while performing various duties;
- Prior experience working with hazardous materials, knowledge of RCRA disposal regulations, knowledge of DOT regulations;
- OSHA 40 hr. HAZWOPER;
- Candidate must have strong interpersonal skills as the position involves interfacing with client and on-site personnel;
- Have the ability to perform continuous physical labor, including moving heavy drums up to 50 pounds;
- Have or have the ability to obtain Class C Commercial Driver’s License with a HazMat endorsement;
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment;
- Strong writing and verbal communication skills;
- 1-2 years of experience as a technican;
- experience in a manufacturing environment;
- Self-motivated and able to multi-task.