Wastewater & Hazardous Waste Assistant

1 week ago

North Chicago, United States SMS Staffing Inc. Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSMS Staffing Inc. is Hiring Immediately Job Title: Wastewater & Waste AssistantJob Location: North Chicago, ILJob Type: Temp to HirePay: Competitive PayShift Structure: 1st Shift Monday-Friday 6:00 am - 2:30 pm About the Role:
The Wastewater & Waste Assistant must have the ability to work with minimal supervision. Assist in maintaining waste and wastewater activities of the company. This may include segregating, labeling, transporting, storing, recording, and inspecting hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials. The ability to collect, test, monitor, track, and record discharge effluent wastewater data and report information to management. The Wastewater & Waste Assistant will assist in keeping waste materials organized, orderly, and within RCRA waste management regulations. May initiate preventive actions; recommend solutions. May halt any unsafe activity. Job Duties, Functions, and Responsibilities of the Wastewater & Waste Assistant:
  • Assist in sampling each processed stormwater sample point.
  • Transfer processed stormwater into containers and discharge accordingly.
  • Assist in cleaning and maintaining the cleanliness of each sample point.
  • Assist day-to-day operations of maintenance personnel (Cleaning, painting, etc.)
  • Assist in data entry of sample records, hazardous waste records, etc.
  • Push, pull, and move full pails/drums/totes (500 lbs.) of waste containers using various means.
  • Must keep work area and equipment clean and neat.
  • Complete Monthly Preventative Maintenance (PMSs) that includes Emergency safety showers and fire Extinguishers.
  • When in hardcopy form, this document is good for the day on which it was printed.
  • Complete maintenance daily job tasks that include PIT inspections, parking lot cleanup, and vegetation removal from lots.
  • Responsible for collecting empty cans/containers from various areas keeping track of what is collected and processing them in the can crusher. Maintain the can crusher area neat and organized.
  • Use the Client Companies corporate goals as your guide. Set all goals according to the following: Safety Incidents, Waste (8 Forms), Improving Efficiencies, and Increasing Customer Satisfaction
Other Duties of the Wastewater & Waste Assistant:
  • Understand and follow all client company safety policies/procedures as well as written work instructions.
  • Execution of all activities as assigned.
  • Responsibilities involving food safety, when required.

Qualification Requirements of the Wastewater & Waste Assistant:
  • Must be able to read and write English and have basic math skills.
  • A minimum of a high school diploma and 3 years of industry experience.
  • Ability to learn and conduct testing on local wastewater categorical effluent limits and processed stormwater, in compliance with the North Shore Water Reclamation District (NSWRD) and EPA regulations.
  • Applicant must have good written/verbal communication skills as well as general PC knowledge. The aptitude to complete both a written/driving forklift test and the ability to wear a respirator as needed.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license.
  • The ability to operate power/hand tools as well as a pressure washer.
  • Must be able to wear safety equipment (respirator, gloves, chemical suit, boots, goggles, face shield, steel-toe work boots, etc.).
  • This position will require outdoor work at times during inclement weather.
  • Assist maintenance personnel with procedures involving cleaning and maintaining equipment.
  • Ability to operate Forklift.
  • Complete Monthly Preventative Maintenance (PMSs) that includes Emergency safety showers and fire Extinguishers.

Come join the SMS team It takes more than top-notch facilities, modern equipment, and innovative technologies to become our customer’s most trusted supplier. It takes people who are committed to our customer’s success and who are willing to go the extra mile to get the job done right.

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