Environmental Tech II - San Antonio, TX

The Environmental Tech II position at Waste Management in San Antonio, TX, involves supporting hazardous and non-hazardous waste management through manual labor, including waste segregation and compliance with environmental regulations. Responsibilities include proper waste handling, maintaining logs, and ensuring safety protocols. Candidates should have an Associate's Degree or a High School Diploma with relevant experience and the ability to obtain HAZWOPER certification. Benefits include health insurance and paid time off.
About the position

The Environmental Tech II position at Waste Management in San Antonio, TX, supports the Sustainability Services onsite program, focusing on hazardous and non-hazardous waste management. This role involves manual labor related to chemical handling, waste segregation, and compliance with environmental regulations, ensuring safe and efficient waste processing.

Responsibilities
• Ensure waste types are properly segregated and regulatory shipment windows are met.
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• Maintain proper container labeling and good housekeeping practices.
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• Track waste management logs accurately.
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• Identify best practices for waste reduction and operational efficiency.
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• Segregate, label, mark, and package waste materials safely and compliantly.
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• Collect, pour, transfer, consolidate, and package solid, liquid, and sludge materials.
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• Perform labor-intensive activities such as drum collection and sorting recyclables.
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• Transfer waste into containers of different sizes.
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• Provide labor support at the 90-Day Hazardous Waste Pad when applicable.
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• Support or direct less experienced Technicians as needed.
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• Wear required personal protective equipment and participate in safety processes.
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• Report unsafe conditions, incidents, or injuries to the supervisor.
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• Follow Environmental and Quality Management System policies and procedures.

Requirements
• Associate's Degree or High School Diploma/GED with two years of relevant work experience.
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• Ability to obtain 24-hour HAZWOPER certification within 30 days of employment.
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• Preferred experience in RCRA and DOT regulatory compliance.
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• Preferred experience in manifesting hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
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• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice-to-haves
• Experience with RCRA and DOT regulatory compliance.
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• 24-hour HAZWOPER certification or equivalent.

Benefits
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Short Term Disability coverage.
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• Stock Purchase Plan.
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• Company match on 401K.
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• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days.