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Hazardous Waste Facility Inspector
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What they do
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.
$61,062 / year median in Oregon
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Shift:
Tuesday - Friday, 5:30am - 4:00pm ; 10 hour shift What is the value of a WM Job? At WM we know that the value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It's a way to create opportunities for you and your family. This is why we are constantly working to make WM a great place to work and grow a career. We Are Always Working For A Sustainable Tomorrow®: Our mission is to leave the world a better place than we found it by helping its inhabitants find purpose in becoming its caretakers.We Are People First:
The members of the WM family are the foundation for our success. We foster an environment where all teammates feel welcomed, valued and seen. We Are Committed toYour Growth:
Your Tomorrow Education Assistance Program, paid on-the-job training, and established career progression.We Are Stable:
From the front line to the corporate offices, our team members perform essential and meaningful work. We Are aFamily:
At WM we are over 60,000 people - from many places and many backgrounds, and it is our amazing differences that make us stronger. We Are Investing inYou:
Amazing Medical, Dental & Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more! Ready to roll with us? Click Apply to join the WM team today. I. Job Summary Performs inspections to determine compliance with hazardous waste management, environmental monitoring and health and safety regulations. Performs laboratory and sampling duties to meet Groundwater and other monitoring requirements. II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Conducts facility inspections as required by OSHA, RCRA, NPDES, SPCC, and TSCA regulations and other State, Federal, and Corporate requirements, using guidelines supplied, to check for compliance with standards. Records results of inspections and enters on computer database, keeping database current. Provides support for groundwater, leachate and other related sampling specified by compliance\monitoring supervisor, Corporate, Federal and State requirements. Reference site-specific procedures and more detailed site-specific job descriptions. Performing other duties as assigned. III. Qualifications A. Required Qualifications 1 year of prior work experience and/or training Sampler Certification Module B. Preferred Qualifications 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.Repetitive Motions Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Sitting Talking Hearing Office:
This job primarily operates in a professional office 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. If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply.Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- Employee Stock Options (ESOs)
- Health Insurance