Environmental Technician

About This Role

This position involves collecting, sorting, and transporting disposables and recyclables, including hazardous waste, scrap metal, and other waste streams within an industrial setting. The role ensures compliance with safety policies, maintains a clean work environment, and operates equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Perform job duties in a safe manner compliant with policies, procedures and practices
• Maintain a safe, neat and clean work environment
• Collect trash, recyclables and hazardous waste from various locations throughout the facility
• Breakdown scrap parts for repair or recycling
• Transport waste/recyclables to disposal container and/or storage location
• Load semi-trailers and roll-off boxes for shipment to landfill or recycling center
• Maintain storage areas, and drum pads in accordance to regulations
• Document and inform the manager or designated person of any contamination in recycling containers
• Complete reports and documentation correctly and submit timely as directed
• Operate equipment safely and compliant with policies including: fork-trucks, tuggers, and transport carts
• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) and safety checks on mobile equipment

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Able to read and understand instructions in English
• Push/pull and frequently lift and carry up to 40 lbs
• Manual dexterity to manipulate small hand tools, pick up and sort small parts
• Ability to balance and walk on wet and slick surfaces, metal grates, narrow platforms, and uneven surfaces
• Valid Driver's License

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Entry level position

Nice to Have

• Experience operating a forklift or similar equipment

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits