Environmental Tech I - Indianapolis, IN at WM

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Environmental Compliance, Safety Regulations, Waste Management, Manual Labor, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Communication, Hazardous Waste Handling, Physical Stamina, Attention to Detail, Time Management, Record Keeping, Equipment Operation, Labeling, Packaging, Sorting

Industry

Environmental Services

Description

Job Summary Supports WMSS onsite program, including manual labor associated with drum movements within the facility, drum bulking, drum crushing, assisting when extra personnel are needed, and other duties as assigned. This is an entry level, non-supervisory position focused on hazardous and non-hazardous waste related projects. Hours 7:00am - 4:00pm M-F Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned. * Follows Environmental and Quality Management System (ISO 14001/9001) policy, procedures, and operational controls related to job responsibilities. * Maintains compliance with applicable environmental, safety and transportation regulations (EPA, OSHA, and DOT). * Identify best practices that assist customers in reducing waste volumes, increasing operational efficiencies, identifying optimal equipment usage and generating cost savings. * Segregate, label, mark and package waste materials in a safe and compliant manner. * Collect, pour, transfer, consolidate, repackage and package solid, liquid & sludge material. * Perform labor intensive activities such as container or drum collection, drum bulking, sorting trash for recyclables, and loading of trucks. * Transfer waste into containers of different size. * Provide labor support at 90 Day Hazardous Waste Pad, when applicable. * May provide support or direction to less experienced Technicians. * Wears required personal protective equipment. * Participates and cooperates in safety process, including following written procedures, attending required training and scheduled meetings. * Immediately reports any unsafe conditions, incidents, injuries or property damage to supervisor. * Maintains compliance with applicable environmental, safety, transportation regulations, and ISO policies (EPA, OSHA, DOT, and ISO). Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory duties. Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job. Education and Experience * Education: High school diploma or G.E.D (accredited). * Experience: No previous experience (in addition to education requirement). Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements * Valid Drivers License is required * Ability to obtain a Class B CDL and Medical Card within 6 months of hire is required * 40-hour HAZWOPER certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire (WM provided) * Ability to read, write, and speak English well enough to interact with the public, understand traffic signs, respond to official questions, and complete records or reports. * Ability to pass a respirator FIT test & be clean shaven * Pre-assignment and/or pre-hire customer-specific drug and/or alcohol testing may be required by certain customer-contract requirements. Such testing may include urinalysis, oral swab, drug hair follicle testing and/or alcohol testing. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required * Must be able to work independently with little direction, and as a member of a team. Work Environment Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. * Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) most of the work day; * Required to exert physical effort in handling objects up to 30 pounds most of the work day; * Required to exert physical effort in handling objects up to 50 pounds occasionally; * Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) most of the work day; * Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the workday; * Ability to perform tasks in inclement weather. Note: The level of physical effort may vary from site to site and in some cases be greater or lesser than documented here. Benefits At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply." ABOUT WM WM (WM.com [https://www.wm.com]) is North America’s largest comprehensive waste management environmental solutions provider. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them achieve their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post-consumer materials and is the leader in beneficial reuse of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most gas-to-electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes nearly 11,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy-duty natural gas truck fleet of its kind in North America – where more than half are fueled by renewable natural gas. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com [https://sustainability.wm.com/]. Equal Employment Opportunity For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation. Real ID In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons, or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID, or TSA approved alternative. What is the value of a WM job? At WM we know that the value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It’s a way to create opportunities for you and your family. This is why we are constantly working to make WM a great place to work and grow a career. We Are WM is what defines the perks of being in the WM family – from benefits, to resources and engagement activities. We are People First. We are Committed to Your Growth. We Are Investing in You. We are a Family. We are Stable. We are Always Working for a Sustainable Tomorrow.

Responsibilities

The Environmental Tech I supports onsite programs involving manual labor related to hazardous and non-hazardous waste projects. Responsibilities include waste segregation, labeling, packaging, and compliance with environmental regulations.