ISO & Safety Specialist at WM

East Peoria, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jun, 26

Salary

56160.0

Posted On

18 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Logistics Coordination, Hazardous Waste Management, Non-Hazardous Waste Management, Regulatory Compliance, Inspections, Reporting, Invoicing, Contract Management, Safety Culture Promotion, Personnel Training, On-site Leadership, Vendor Management, Operational Workflow Oversight, RCRA Compliance, DOT Compliance, HAZWOPER Certification

Industry

Environmental Services

Description

Why Work for WM? Stability. Growth. People-First Culture [https://www.wm.com/us/en/inside-wm/who-we-are]. About the ISO & Safety Specialist Role Coordinates all onsite activities at client location in relation to the storage, transportation and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes and other related services following federal, state & local regulations. Supervises and plans activities of onsite personnel. Serves as liaison between client and vendors in relation to service issues. Maintains pre-established standards for safety and environmental issues. Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Coordinate logistics for transportation of hazardous waste, universal waste and non-hazardous waste from client site including profiling, scheduling, manifesting and physically loading bulk and drum loads. * Ensure compliance with client and government regulations by performing necessary inspections and reporting. Resolve all issues in a timely manner. * Assist with client and vendor financial obligations including invoicing, reporting and contracts. * Promote culture of safety by ensuring site personnel are properly trained to perform assigned duties and comply with safety, environmental, federal, state and local regulations. * Provides as needed on-site leadership and coordination when the Senior Project Manager (SPM) is not present. * Provides indirect oversight of WM personnel, third‑party vendors, and day‑to‑day operational workflows as needed to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient service delivery. Qualifications Required Qualifications * Associate's Degree (accredited) in Environmental Sciences, Accounting, Business or related field, or in lieu of degree * High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 2 years of relevant work experience. * 1 year of relevant work experience (in addition to the education requirement). * RCRA and DOT regulatory compliance experience * 24-hour HAZWOPER certification (or equivalent) or the ability to obtain such within 30 days of employment. * Manifesting and profiling hazardous and non-hazardous waste experience required * 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. Preferred Qualifications * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly in Excel & PowerPoint strongly preferred Physical Requirements Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. * Repetitive Motions * Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination * Sitting * Talking * Hearing Combination: This job operates in a mix between an office environment and plant/field environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc. The expected base pay range for this position is $52,000/annually - $56,160/annually. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. 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

This role coordinates all onsite activities related to the storage, transportation, and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations. Essential duties include coordinating waste transportation logistics, ensuring regulatory compliance through inspections, assisting with financial obligations, and promoting a strong safety culture among site personnel.