Household Hazardous Waste Technician

POSITION SUMMARY: The Non Core Helper – Chemical Technician is responsible for managing collection, segregation and commingling of household hazardous waste (HHW) at the Bloomington, Minnesota collection site.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receives and sorts HHW, problem materials and recyclables.

• Lab packs HHW for shipment.

• Identifies unknown HHW.

• Segregates and tracks free products.

• Answers phone calls/disseminates program/waste information.

• Labels, marks and updates drums for shipment, logs and documents.

• Ensures and maintains cleanliness of facilities, including spill cleanup in accordance with all safety procedures. Ensures compliance with all safety practices, rules, regulations, permits, contracts and county program policies.

• Assists with maintaining compliance records.

• Participates in and complies with all site, facility and waste inspections.

• Operates a forklift and floor sweeper.

• Interacts and cooperates with the public, county vendors and other employees.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Forklift certification/training.

• First aid/CPR certification/training.

• Previous experience working with the public.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• 5 years of work related experience.

Hourly pay is $25.70

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.

• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.

• Short- and long-term disability.

• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.

• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).

• Employee discount programs.

• Retirement plan with a generous company match.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

EEO STATEMENT: Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services.

STRATEGY

Republic Services’ strategy is designed to generate profitable growth. Through acquisitions and industry advancements, we safely and sustainably manage our customers’ multiple waste streams through a North American footprint of vertically integrated assets.

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