Waste Operations Technician

Description

Position Overview: 

The Waste Operations Technician would play a critical role in maintaining field operations and support day-to-day customer-based activities. This position would support containerized waste activities (Hazardous and Non-Regulated waste) and inventory control measures. The Waste Operations Technician needs to be able to perform physical work, small machine operation (fork-lift), and support tank cleaning and industrial cleaning tasks. This position requires strong computer knowledge to support inventory and containerized waste software. This position will support day-to-day operations and technical sales support.

In this role, the Waste Operations Technician serves as a brand ambassador of the company, therefore this individual is expected to always represent the company in a positive manner both externally with clients as well as inside the office. Reporting to the Facility Manager, this position will be primarily on-site based but will require frequent travel to both customer and TNS locations, as well as company meeting locations to support business needs.   

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Completion of all job-specific, employee related paperwork including customer communications, coordinating logistics, and exceeding established safety protocols. 
• Safely and professionally operate company owned equipment in complete accordance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Support and play an active role in the Company’s Health and Safety management system including hazard communication, tracking, near miss documentation, audits, and training.
• Facilitate the transportation and disposal of waste from customer site to disposal facility
• Make sure all waste and associated paperwork is in regulatory compliance
• Oversee both Inbound and Outbound shipments of warehouse inventory and supplies
• Create and Reconcile customer orders in waste management software
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience working in a hazardous waste environment.
• Must show demonstrated success in being reliable and maintaining safe operations.
• Must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to collaborate with others.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with proven ability to meet deadlines and expectations.
• Provide leadership skills on some sites, depending on skill sets.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CDL license required or the ability to obtain CDL license within 30 days.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience performing related work (general construction, industrial cleaning, emergency response).
• Possess the 40-hour HAZWOPER certification or obtain within the first 60 days.
• Confined Space Training – desirable
• CPR/First Aid Training – desirable

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing, bending, sitting, shoveling while completing physically demanding tasks.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Daily Travel required (SC, NC, GA)– with possible overnight stays.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.

• Possible exposures to hazardous materials/waste, offensive odors, and loud noise.
• Working around moving objects or vehicles.
• Ability to perform work under sustained hours, uncomfortable weather conditions and rough terrain.

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