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Form of workAs an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
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Performs basic laboratory tasks, assists chemists, sets up routine lab parameters, and maintains logs. Complies with QA/QC policies and procedures.
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.
Receives waste samples, Waste Analysis Report, and time card from Assistant Technician.
Understands and certified to perform the quality criteria required by the Lab Tech I and Tech II positions to include:
a. GC Orientation e. Solvent Analysis
b. PCB Prep f. PCB Analysis
c. Solvent Prep g. ICP Analysis
d. Metals Prep h. Varian AA
Completes record keeping on sampling procedures according to standards.
Cleans equipment and maintains housekeeping standards in work area.
Performs testing and analysis requiring technical knowledge and expertise in handling hazardous waste.
Makes independent decisions within standard practices as well as creative judgments in modifying or adapting existing methods, techniques, and procedures. Directs unusual problems or discrepancies to supervisor.
Utilizes working knowledge of lab protocol, chemical terminology, and waste codes.
Required to read, use basic mathematics, and complete records and logs. Position requires a high level of concentration and close mental and visual attention
Reference site-specific procedures and more detailed site-specific job descriptions.
Performing other duties as assigned.
This job has no supervisory duties.
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
A. Education and Experience
Education: High School Diploma or GED (accredited).
Experience: Twelve months of relevant work experience as a Lab Technician and completed certification for Tech and 11 level parameters (in addition to education requirement).
B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
New Employee Training
HAZWOPER (24 Hour)
DOT & M2Z (Driver Only)
RCRA / HAZWOPER Training
Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA)
Clean Air Act (CAA)
Clean Water Act (CWA)
Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA)
Superfund Amendment & Reauthorization Act (SARA)
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA)
Hazardous Waste Transportation Act (HWTA)
Code of Federal Regulation (CFR 40, 29, & 49)
Contingency Plan
Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasure Plan (SPCC)
Security Plan
Standard Division Practices (per department) (SDPs)
Refresher Training As Required By Law
Medical Exam
Pre Employment Physical and Drug Test
Complete Physical Biennially
Pulmonary Function Test (PFT), Audiogram and Respirator Fit Test annual
Physical at Termination
Respirators Full face OV/AG or half face with face shield
Full face supplied air in some arrears
Suit Appropriate Barrier Suite: Liquid yellow Tyvek with sleeves, apron, booties Solid white Tyvek
Gloves appropriate to hazards present PVC over Nitrile or Butyl (Liquid Waste) Leather Work (Solid Waste), Leather/Cloth work (when handling equipment or containers)
Overshoes Vinyl Booties Waterproof Boots Chemical Resistant Boots
Safety glasses
Hard Hats
Shoes - Steel Toe
C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
None required.
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Normal setting for this job is: Hazardous waste disposal site / lab.
Benefits
At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.
If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply.
What is the value of a WM job? At WM we know that the value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It's a way to create opportunities for you and your family. This is why we are constantly working to make WM a great place to work and grow a career. We Are WM is what defines the perks of being in the WM family - from benefits, to resources and engagement activities.
