Hazardous Waste Technician

Hazardous Waste Technician

Under basic supervision, the Hazardous Waste Technician will inspect incoming waste material for the identification, separation, and recycling or disposal of hazardous materials; store and arrange for disposal of non-recyclable hazardous materials; conductwaste screening procedures on incoming refuse loads; perform a variety of manual tasks and physical labor. The Technician also arranges for proper storage and transportation of non-reusable hazardous material in accordance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspects, identifies, and categorizes incoming hazardous waste for segregation, packaging, bulking, recycling, disposal, and transportation according to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Under direction, prepares and safely loads hazardous materials onto trucks in compliance with applicable regulations and safety protocols. Provides customer service, responds to inquiries; educates, and provides information to customers regarding hazardous material disposal policies and regulations.
• Maintain all equipment and facilities related to the Hazardous Waste operation as directed; performs basic general maintenance of the Hazardous Waste Collection Facility including site set-up, clean up, basic maintenance and repair, inventory, routine inspection, bulking, unloading, and lab packing of hazardous waste.

What You Will Bring:

• Basic knowledge of chemistry, biology, and physics related to hazardous materials management in a solid waste landfill facility.
• Basic knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, and policies related to hazardous waste handling, transportation, and disposal.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications related to document and report preparation and maintenance.
• Sound customer service practices and procedures.
• Identifying and responding safely to hazardous materials contained in waste loads in compliance with the waste screening program.
• Organization and multitasking while maintaining safe working practices.
• Documenting and maintaining accurate records of load checking and waste screening assignments.
• Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.

Compensation: $4,713.31 to $6,015.56 per month for a 173.33-hour work month. Excellent County Benefit package when eligible. This is a union-represented position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent; AND one (1) year of relevant experience; OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience handling, segregating, and packaging hazardous waste.

Necessary Special Requirements:

• Driving is a requirement for this position. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver's license within 30 days of hire date.
• Must have dependable transportation and be able and willing to drive throughout Deschutes County in sometimes adverse weather conditions.
• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in varying temperature, weather, humidity, and dusty/dirty conditions; work is performed in an environment with constant noise; exposure to moving equipment; exposure to electrical current; constant contact with staff and the public. Work under such adverse conditions as inclement weather, heat, dust, noise and safe handling of hazardous materials and chemicals using appropriate PPE.
• Must be able to work additional hours and a flexible schedule when needed, including evenings, weekends and holidays, to meet the needs of the department and emergencies.
• Must pass fitness-for-duty medical examination on an annual basis, pursuant to OROSHA437-002-1910.134, Appendix C, OSHA Respirator Medical Evaluation Questionnaire [Mandatory].
• Must meet requirements for respirator fit testing and/or remain eligible to wear NIOSH-certified air-purifying respirator or powered air purifying respirator, pursuant to applicable regulatory requirements.
• The OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training certificate is required within 60 days after hire date; incumbents are expected to complete annual refresher certifications.
• Forklift Operations Certification required within 30 days after hir