Waste Audit Technician (Part Time)

APTIM is hiring a part-time Waste Audit Technician in Irvine, CA, to conduct solid waste composition assessments. Responsibilities include sorting waste by type, using hand tools, and assisting with data collection. Candidates must be able to lift up to 30 pounds and wear safety equipment. Travel within the continental US may be required. A high school diploma is necessary, and experience in hazardous/solid waste is preferred. The pay rate is $20-$22 per hour.
Job Overview:

APTIM has openings for a Environmental Technician to work in a team to perform solid waste composition assessments of client waste containers ranging in size from 3 cubic yards to 40 cubic yards. These assessments are typically 1-2 days in duration with typical team sizes ranging from 2 to 5 depending on the size of the assessment.

Work activities will include sorting through solid waste using hand tools to segregate waste items by type for the purpose of assessing various types of waste including plastics, paper, cardboard, glass, food waste and regulated materials. Assisting with the separation of the waste, weighing and inventorying items for the purpose of data analysis and reporting.

Work requires the ability to bend and lift 30 pounds or less, willingness to work in Tyvek safety suits, wear required safety equipment, and ability to work on your feet for up to 8 hours.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
• Sort solid waste into material categories including plastics, paper, cardboard, food waste, regulated waste, etc.
• Use hand tools to sort waste and ability to lift and move items 30 pounds or less.
• Willingness to travel with the team to transfer stations, landfills, and client sites. Travel could be required anywhere in the continental US but primary focus would be in the Midwest.

Basic Qualifications:
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to work well in a team, positive attitude and willingness to travel

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in the Hazardous Waste/Solid Waste Field
• 40-hour Hazwoper trained

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Strength: Standing 50% Walking 20% Sitting 30% Lifting 35 lb. Carrying 35 lb. Pushing 0 ft-lb. Pulling 0 ft-lb. 2. Climbing O Balancing O 3. Stooping O Kneeling O Crouching O Crawling O Reaching Handling C Fingering C

Explanation for Symbols: NP=Not Present, O=Occasionally (0-33%), F= Frequently (34-66%), C=Constantly (67-100%)

APTIM is committed to providing a benefits package that accomplishes the primary purpose of our programs which is to protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families. APTIM's health care and insurance benefits include the following programs: medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, basic life insurance, optional life insurance, spouse life insurance, child life insurance, basic accidental death & dismemberment, optional accidental death & dismemberment, short- and long-term disability with optional buy-ups, employee assistance program, health care spending account, dependent care spending account, health savings account and business travel accident insurance for themselves and their eligible family members, per plan guidelines. Multiple voluntary benefits are available to employees for enrollment including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, etc. APTIM also provides participation in a retirement program, paid absences such as vacation time (annual days determined by length of service) and sick leave to eligible employees in accordance with the APTIM sick pay policy and as required by law. The targeted pay rate for this position is $20- $22/HR.