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Hazardous Waste Technician

Tesla
Fremont, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/27/2025 CLOSED ON 3/2/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hazardous Waste Technician position at Tesla?

What To Expect
The Hazardous Waste Technician will report directly to the Hazardous Waste Operations Supervisor. The Hazardous Waste Technician will have responsibility for the performance of tasks associated with the collection and safe/compliant handling of hazardous waste materials generated by our Fremont facility. The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator, self-driven and works well with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate must also take pride in their analytical abilities, operational mindset, organization skills and attention to detail. They appreciate a setting where superior work is encouraged, recognized, and rewarded.

What You'll Do

  • Perform collection and consolidation of hazardous waste containers generated by commissioning/manufacturing processes. Conduct 90-day Central Accumulation Area inspections and reporting. Respond to ad hoc requests for hazardous waste pick up. Provide emergency spill response and cleanup. Ensure all spills are properly logged in a timely manner
  • Perform decontamination and equipment cleaning. Perform breakdown and processing of waste streams such as filters and universal wastes
  • Ensure proper packaging of hazardous waste to maintain compliance. Ensure hazardous waste containers are properly labeled
  • Sort and segregate hazardous wastes as appropriate. Prepare loads for hazardous waste disposal
  • Conduct manifesting and pre-load preparation. Ensure hazardous waste containers are disposed of within the allotted time
  • Provide on-call coverage due to time off, training, weekend work, etc. Ensure compliance with all Tesla requirements for managing hazardous waste
  • Load or unload materials into containers or onto trucks utilizing material handling equipment. Continually identify and investigate opportunities for waste minimization and cost savings. Collaborate with third-party waste vendors providing site service


  • What You'll Bring

  • Perform collection of hazardous waste containers from commissioning/manufacturing processes, as required
  • 3 years of experience in high tech industry or similar manufacturing operations environment
  • HAZWOPER, DOT, RCRA generator training
  • Valid driver's license required and able to operate assigned fleet
  • Ability to operate mobile equipment such as forklifts, tuggers and carts
  • Ability to effectively interface with cross functional teams(e.g., Engineering, Production, Maintenance, EHS etc.)
  • Proficient in Outlook, Word, and Excel


  • Benefits
    Compensation and Benefits
    Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
  • Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
  • Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
  • Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
  • Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
  • Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
  • Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
  • Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
  • Tesla Babies program
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee discounts and perks program


  • Expected Compensation

    $22.56 - $48.00/hour cash and stock awards benefits

    Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

    Salary : $23 - $48

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