Environmental Technician (Waste Audit)

APTIM is seeking an Environmental Technician in Sacramento, CA, to perform solid waste composition assessments. Responsibilities include sorting waste, using hand tools, and assisting with data collection. The role requires physical stamina, teamwork, and travel within the continental US, primarily in the Midwest. Candidates must pass a drug screen and have a high school diploma. Preferred experience includes hazardous waste training.
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





About APTIM


APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.


What you can expect from APTIM:



Work that is worthy of your time and talent
Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
A voice in making our company better
Investment into your personal and professional development


As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $23 per hour. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.





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