An Environmental Technician assists with testing and sampling or monitoring needed for environmental clean-up efforts or projects to mitigate environmental pollution. Assists environmental engineers or environmental scientists. Collects air, water or soil samples, operates field test equipment and conducts laboratory research. Coordinates work at sites with contaminated soil or water, or hazardous waste clean-up sites.
East Peoria, IL Job Details Full-time $22 - $25 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Employee stock purchase plan Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Sustainability initiatives
ISO 14001
Workplace health and safety waste management Hazardous waste manifests Recyclable materials handling Computer operation Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training Safety training program participation as safety practice Packing Labeling Computer literacy Safety regulations Spreadsheets Copy machines Regulatory compliance Environmental compliance
ISO 9001
Mid-level Forklift Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence High school diploma or GED DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations Hazardous waste packaging Loading Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Compliance support tasks Safety equipment Productivity software Waste sorting Materials handling Full Job Description I. Job Summary Supports Sustainability Services onsite program, including manual labor associated with chemical handling, lab pack duties, drum movements within the facility, drum bulking, drum crushing, assisting when extra personnel are needed and other duties as assigned. This is a support position focused on hazardous and non-hazardous waste related projects. II. 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. Segregate, label, mark and package waste materials in a safe and compliant manner. Collect, pour, transfer, consolidate, repackage and package solid, liquid and sludge material. Perform labor intensive activities such as container or drum collection, drum bulking, sorting trash for recyclables and loading of trucks. Transfer waste into containers of different size. Provide labor support at 90-Day Hazardous Waste Pad, when applicable. May provide support or direction to less experienced Technicians. Wears required personal protective equipment. Participates and cooperates in safety process, including following written procedures, attending required training and scheduled meetings. Immediately reports any unsafe conditions, incidents, injuries or property damage to supervisor. Follows Environmental and Quality Management System (ISO 14001/9001) policy, procedures and operational controls related to job responsibilities. Maintains compliance with applicable environmental, safety and transportation regulations (EPA, OSHA and DOT). III. Qualifications A. Required Qualifications Associate's Degree (accredited), or in lieu of degree High School Diploma or GED (accredited and 2 years of relevant work experience. 24-hour
HAZWOPER
certification (or equivalent) or the ability to obtain such within 30 days of employment Manifesting hazardous and non-hazardous waste experience preferred Pre-assignment and/or pre-hire customer-specific drug and/or alcohol testing may be required by certain customer-contract requirements. Such testing may include urinalysis, oral swab, drug hair follicle testing and/or alcohol testing. B. Preferred Qualifications RCRA and DOT regulatory compliance experience preferred Microsoft Excel proficiency Microsoft 365 proficiency Basic computer skills Forklift experieince IV. Physical Requirements Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
This job operates in a mix between an office environment and plant/field environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc. This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing—including pre‑employment screening, post‑incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing—in accordance with government regulations and company policies.
Pay:
The expected base pay range for this on-site position is $22/hour - $25/hour. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. V. Benefits At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply.
