Environmental Technician I

Environmental Solutions is a leading provider of environmental and regulated waste management solutions. We provide a strengthened infrastructure and a broad portfolio of services for customers who generate regulated waste in virtually any industry. Customers receive innovative and sustainable solutions that safeguard the environment, protect people and keep their organizations compliant.

Under general supervision, performs routine and frequent manual and heavy labor tasks to properly consolidate, treat, store, pack, transport and/or dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with environmentally responsible and cost-effective practices and ESOL 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.

• Segregate and package material for transport along with completion of required paperwork in accordance with appropriate regulations and customer policies, practices, and procedures.  
• May assist in maintaining inventory and storage of hazardous materials in accordance with appropriate regulations and policies, practices, and procedures.  
• Follow all Health & Safety/Job Safety Analysis (JSA's) procedures as outlined in 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
• Collect samples of inbound waste for laboratory analysis per internal policies, procedures, and/or protocols. 
• May maintain records for DOT and State officials as assigned

Required

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of one or more years related experience required
• Fork lift operation certification

Preferred:

• College degree in Chemistry, Environmental, Biology or related field is preferred, or equivalent work experience
• Understanding of Chemistry
• Strong attention to detail and ability to communicate and follow procedures.
• Knowledge of Hazardous Materials and OSHA Regulations.
• Proficiency with Excel and Word
• The ability to operate a powered industrial truck, e.g., forklift and possesses safe driving record.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by law.