About This Role
This Waste Management Technician role focuses on identifying, collecting, and safely transporting hazardous and non-hazardous waste during turnaround operations. The technician will operate specialized equipment, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations, working in various industrial environments.
Responsibilities
- Identify and separate hazardous and non-hazardous waste according to regulatory guidelines
- Collect waste from designated areas including production zones, tanks, and confined spaces
- Safely transport waste to approved disposal or treatment facilities
- Operate vacuum trucks, forklifts, and other waste handling equipment
- Maintain accurate records of waste types, volumes, and disposal methods
- Ensure labeling, packaging, and manifesting of waste materials meet EPA and DOT standards
- Follow HAZWOPER, OSHA, and company-specific safety procedures
- Respond to spills and leaks using proper containment and cleanup methods
- Inspect and maintain waste handling tools and PPE
- Report equipment malfunctions and assist with minor repairs
- Coordinate with cleaning crews and supervisors to align waste removal with cleaning schedules
- Participate in safety meetings and training sessions
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- 1–3 years of experience in industrial cleaning or waste management
- Knowledge of hazardous waste classification and disposal procedures
- Ability to operate vacuum trucks, drum lifters, and containment systems
- Familiarity with EPA, DOT, and OSHA regulations
- Proficiency in using PPE and spill response equipment
- Strong attention to detail and safety awareness
- Effective communication and teamwork
- Physical stamina and ability to work in high-risk environments
- Problem-solving and adaptability under pressure
- Ability to handle tools, materials, and equipment weighing up to 150 lbs
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Must be able to sit, stand, walk, crawl, bend, squat, and kneel
- Must be capable of climbing towers/vessels/tanks
Nice to have:
- Technical training in industrial cleaning
Important Details
- Tools, equipment, machinery used: Hydroblasting, Vacuum Truck, and Tank cleaning equipment
- Working conditions: Exposed to all weather conditions; work on various structures and surfaces both at ground and elevated levels up to and possibly exceeding 150 ft; work in confined spaces
