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MalaceHR

Environmental Waste Technician

Pay: $36,941/yr

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Dearborn, MI (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/21/2026

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What they do

A Waste or Recycling Worker collects, recycles, processes or treats waste in a city or community. Works in a recycling plant, wastewater treatment facility, or landfill. Collects refuse from commercial and/or residential locations. Does not drive the vehicle used to collect/transport refuse.

$39,205 / year median in Michigan

+15% projected growth

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Job Description

Environmental Waste Technician MalaceHR

3.3 Dearborn, MI Job Details Full-time $15.50
$18.00 an hour 6 hours ago Qualifications High school diploma or GED Full Job Description Seeking Environmental Waste Technicians for factory setting in Dearborn, MI $15.50/hour. Once hired direct, this is union position and pays $18/hour C Shift
Friday-Saturday 6a-430p, Sunday-Monday 6p-430A B Shift
Tuesday-Friday, 6pm-430

A Responsibilities and Job Duties:

Collect trash, recyclables, hazardous waste, scrap metal, and other waste streams throughout the plant and transport them to disposal containers or storage rooms. Segregate, sort, and package waste streams for off-site shipment in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements. Load semi-trailers and roll-off boxes for shipment to landfills, recycling centers, and other disposal sites. Perform and document daily equipment inspections prior to use. Clean and maintain the organization and compliance of the 90-day Accumulation Area, including sweeping the floor, mopping the floor, and labeling drums. Assist the supervisor in responding to chemical spill incidents by placing adsorbents on liquids, sweeping or vacuuming solids, and containerizing cleaned-up materials for proper disposal. Assist the Resource Manager with daily supply delivery, waste pick-up, and waste organization. Perform inspections of waste storage areas and emergency equipment, taking corrective action to eliminate deficiencies identified during inspections. Inventory and inspect waste spill kits. Document and inform the Resource Manager of any contamination in the plant's recycling and waste containers. Maintain and complete necessary documentation of waste inventories, inspections, and other required activities. Operate a fork truck to load and unload trucks. Follow all plant-related safety guidelines. Perform other tasks as assigned by the manager.

Requirements and Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED. Any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education. Must be able to pass a background check. Must be able to pass a drug test.

Preferred:

Forklift experience. Preferred Forklift experience. MUST be willing to be trained on forklift either way. INDSJ #zr