September 14, 2026 Waste Technician Houston, TX $18 / per hour Full time

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Sharps Technician 1st shift - 6am-2:30pm; Pay Rate $18 hourly Valid Tx driver's license Valid and consistent reliable mode of transportation-meaning they cannot use ride share, public transit or have a state ID. Must be comfortable getting updated vaccines Must be comfortable walking 10-12 miles daily

Job Summary:

Supports onsite program, including manual labor associated with medical waste, nonhazardous pharmaceutical waste, sharps, and hazardous pharmaceutical waste collection, handling, packaging, transporting, and installing containers. This position is focused on hospital waste.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure waste types are properly segregated, regulatory shipment windows are met, proper container labeling is adhered to, good housekeeping is maintained, and accurate tracking logs are kept. Identify best practices that assist customers in reducing waste volumes, increasing operational efficiencies, identifying optimal equipment usage, and generating cost savings. Perform labor-intensive activities such as collecting waste throughout the facility. Provide support or direction to less experienced Technicians. Wear required personal protective equipment. Participate and cooperate in safety processes, including following written procedures, attending required training and scheduled meetings. Immediately report any unsafe conditions, incidents, injuries, or property damage to the supervisor. Follow Environmental and Quality Management System (ISO 14001/9001) policy, procedures, and operational controls related to job responsibilities. Maintain compliance with applicable environmental, safety, and transportation regulations (EPA, OSHA, and DOT). Display good customer service and de-escalation skills.

Qualifications:

Education:

Associate's Degree (accredited), or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and two (2) years of relevant work experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements:

24-hour

HAZWOPER

preferred.

Other Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities Required:

Must be able to work independently with little direction and as a member of a team.

Work Environment:

Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) most of the workday. Required to exert physical effort in handling objects up to 30 pounds most of the workday. Required to exert physical effort in handling objects up to 50 pounds occasionally. Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) most of the workday. Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, or similar elements most of the workday. Ability to perform tasks in inclement weather.

Working Hours:

Monday through Friday, 40 hours a week.

Requirements:

Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license. Prior experience working with hazardous material, specifically sharps containers/medical waste. Comfortable with a medical environment and undergoing vaccinations required by the client. Our Commitment to

Fair Hiring:

HireQuest does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or other legally protected group status in making hiring or employment decisions. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, industries, and abilities to join our team. HireQuest is a global workforce solutions provider offering everything from on-demand staffing to executive recruiting through our core brands: HireQuest Direct, MRINetwork, Snelling, and TradeCorp. Recognized by SIA as one of the "Largest Staffing Firms" and "Fastest Growing Staffing Firms," we take pride in building inclusive teams. To ensure every applicant has a positive experience, our hiring and interview process is designed to meet diverse needs. If you require a reasonable accommodation during your application or interview, please contact [email protected] . Is This the Opportunity You've Been Waiting For?

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