Waste Management Technician

Requirements

• Two years of related work experience in Waste Management or a similar field, e.g., Environmental Restoration or a combination of education and experience in which technical knowledge and principles are acquired (for Level 2)
• Five years of related work experience in Waste Management or a similar field, such as Environmental, Restoration, or a combination of education and experience in which technical knowledge and principles are acquired (for Level 3)
• Education, or combination of education and experience, in which advanced technical concepts and principles are acquired
• Good written, oral communication, mathematical, and computer skills
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of diverse individuals
• Demonstrated experience exercising judgment and initiative within defined procedures and practices and with supervisor oversight to determine appropriate EH&S action and work methods (for Level 3)
• Advanced knowledge of waste management procedures and practices (for Level 3)
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position including approximately 2 hours per day sitting, approximately 4 hours per day of standing and/or walking
• Ability to perform up to 1 hour per day of fine manipulation, keyboard/mouse use, simple and/or power grasping
• Ability to routinely lift and carry up to 40 lbs
• Ability to perform the physical aspects of waste handling including some routine squatting, kneeling, climbing, bending, and twisting
• Successfully pass a routine medical examination as well as successfully pass applicable training including Respirator Fit Testing, formal HAZWOPER training, and other related emergency response training
• Achieve and maintain status as a LBNL Waste Management Technician as detailed in the Hazardous Waste Treatment and Storage Permit
• Security vetting for access to nuclear materials is required
• Access to permitted hazardous waste storage facilities is required

Nice to have:

• Experience supporting assessments, audits and other measures needed regarding incidents
• Experience with radiation measurement and radioisotope handling principles including monitoring, analysis and radioisotope identification
• Previous RCRA facility operations experience
• Experience working in a research facility

Important Details

• Schedule: Full-time career appointment, non-exempt (hourly paid), eligible for overtime pay
• Application deadline: June 3, 2026 for priority consideration
• This position fulfills a WMG emergency response role

About the Company

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is a research institution hiring within its Environment, Health, and Safety division. The organization is associated with 17 Nobel Prizes and aims to bring science solutions to the world, addressing global challenges.