Household Hazardous Waste Technician

Employment Type

Job Summary

We're Hiring: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Technician!

Do you thrive on variety, enjoy hands-on work, and want to help protect the environment? Join our Solid Waste Division team as a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Technician! In this dynamic role, you’ll be on the front lines of environmental safety—helping residents safely dispose of household hazardous waste, keeping our community clean, and ensuring hazardous materials are handled responsibly.

What You’ll Do

✅ Provide friendly, helpful service to residents during HHW drop-off appointments and monthly Saturday collection events
✅ Safely handle and sort hazardous materials like chemicals, paint, and batteries
✅ Operate vehicles and equipment—including forklifts—to manage waste
✅ Prepare the HHW facility for public use and ensure everything runs smoothly and safely
✅ Follow strict safety practices and wear proper protective gear (PPE)
✅ Help educate the public about safe HHW disposal and environmental best practices
✅ Support your teammates and work together to keep operations efficient and safe

What We’re Looking For

Experience: Previous experience with HHW operations and lab packing/bulking procedures
Education: High school diploma or equivalent, plus relevant technical training or college coursework
Licenses/Certifications: Valid driver’s license with a good driving record; ability to obtain 24-hour HAZWOPER certification within 6 months
Physical Requirements: Able to lift 60 lbs regularly; work involves bending, standing, and exposure to hazardous materials and weather

Why Join Us?

Make a meaningful impact on environmental safety in your community
Use your hands-on skills and technical knowledge in a fast-paced, active environment
‍ ‍ Work with a supportive, mission-driven team
Opportunities to grow your knowledge and skills in hazardous waste management

Additional Perks

Pay Range: Starting at $19.75 per hour.

Work Schedule & Holidays

Schedule:
Wednesday – Friday: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Saturday: 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Holidays Off:
Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve (½ day), Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day

Ready to roll up your sleeves and help keep our community safe and sustainable?
Apply now and be part of something that matters.

For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.

The Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Technician performs a variety of tasks assisting with the activities and operations related to the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) program area within the Solid Waste Division. A significant portion of time is spent providing customer service to the public as they drop off HHW materials. The work requires safe handling and proper procedures in handling hazardous materials which may include chemicals, paint, batteries, and other hazardous items collected.

Key Responsibilities

Qualifications

Experience: Experience in HHW operations and lab packing/bulking procedures is required.

Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Some technical training or college level courses relevant to hazardous waste management are also required.

Licenses & Certifications: A valid driver's license and favorable driving record are required. Must obtain a 24 hour HAZWOPER certification within 6 months of hire.

Physical or Environmental Demands: Must be able to lift 60 pounds at a time regularly. Work requires bending, stooping, standing, and reaching regularly. Requires exposure to a variety of conditions which include dust, hazardous substances, and a variety of weather conditions such as heat, cold, rain, and snow.