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Hazardous Materials Technician

Clean Earth

Hazardous Materials Technician

Des Moines, IA +1 location
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    The Hazardous Materials Technician (Environmental Technician II) performs routine and frequent manual and heavy labor tasks to properly consolidate, treat, store, pack, transport and/or dispose of Non-hazardous waste in accordance with environmentally responsible and cost-effective practices and Clean Earth policies, practices, and procedures. Job requires maintenance of records, accuracy and attention to detail, the ability to follow instruction and to work independently once proper training provided. This role will assist driver with onsite segregation of waste and packaging and destruction of DEA Controls.

    Primary Responsibilities

    • Segregate and package material for transport along with completion of required paperwork in accordance with appropriate regulations and Customer/Clean Earth policies, practices, and procedures.
    • May assist in maintaining inventory and storage of hazardous materials in accordance with appropriate regulations and Clean Earth policies, practices, and procedures.
    • Follow all Health & Safety/Job Safety Analysis (JSA's) procedures as outlined in Clean Earth procedures and policies.
    • Operate fork trucks and other heavy equipment when properly trained to assist in the movement of containers to storage, treatment, and/or loading/unloading of trailers.
    • Complete paperwork legibly, accurately, and in a timely manner.
    • Ride along with a CDL Driver to assist with duties at their stops.
    • May require overnight travel based on routes
    • Candidate must meet all requirements for handling DEA regulated waste
    • Performs related work and additional duties as requested or assigned by supervisor/manager.
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    Basic requirements:

    • Be at least 18 years of age
    • Ability to repeatedly lift and carry 50 pounds throughout the workday
    • Ability to stand and walk over uneven surfaces for extended periods
    • Visual acuity to read labels and documentation; depth perception to safely drive forklifts
    • Ability to hear vehicle warning chimes and alarms
    • Ability to work outdoors in all climate conditions and indoors in non-climate-controlled conditions
    • Willingness and ability to wear company-issued personal protection equipment including safety glasses, hard had, steel toed shoes, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator (gentlemen – this means no beards)
    • A Valid State Drivers License and Clean driving record

    Preferred qualifications

    • Have a HS Diploma or GED
    • Demonstrates strong attention to details and ability to follow procedures.
    • Has the ability to read, write and speak in English.
    • Has the ability to operate a powered industrial truck, e.g., forklift and possesses safe driving record.

    Additional Information

    Clean Earth offers competitive benefits including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans starting on the first day of employment; paid time off, wellness benefits, employee discount program, tuition assistance, and a 401k with company matching.

    We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

    If you have a difficulty applying for any job posted on Harsco Clean Earth’s website because a disability prevents you from using the online system, Clean Earth offers the following alternate application procedure: Call toll free (833) 209-2659 and leave your name, phone number, city and state of residence. Clean Earth will arrange for an alternate method of applying and will consider your application together with all other applications received for the job. This line is dedicated to disability applications only. No other inquiries will receive a response.

  • Locations
    Inglewood, CA • Des Moines, IA