Title : Environmental Technician
Starting Pay : Up to $24 / hr depending on experience
Location : Durham, NC
Contract to hire : 6 month contract and then direct hire
Work Schedule : Sat - Wed 8am - 5p
Hours : 45 - 50 / hrs per week
Qualifications :
- Someone with an environmental technician or environmental specialist background would be ideal
- They will need to have or get 24 hazwoper training
- THEY WOULD LIKE TO SEE CANDIDATES THAT HAVE SOME WASTE BACKGROUND -
- Looking for someone that is willing to work hard and with waste both haz and non-haz
- Experience with Spill prevention and control would be a bonus
- Moving drums, labeling, shipping, pallet jack
Manager notes
They will be Client facingWill need to be good with being cleaned shaven as they will wear a respiratorWill need to do a fit test for the mask which the client will performMust be a self starter cause there are no supervisors on the weekend.Client will also get them RCRA and DOT certifiedLots of room for advancementQuestions to ask :
What is your industry knowledge of waste?Do you prefer to work independently or on a team?Are you able to walk long distances? The facility is very large and there is a lot of walking.Tell me about your customer service experience?Our Client, who is the fastest growing environmental services firm in North America, is looking for an Environmental Technician to join our team. Experience in the environmental field is preferred, but we will train the right person.
Responsibilities and duties :
Technical :
Maintain good attendance and punctualityFlexibility with working schedule as start and end times may varyDeveloping a strong working knowledge of computer software programs that support the operationAssist Program Manager as requestedHands-on :
Handle chemicals and hazardous waste in small and large containersWillingness to wear a respirator for 2 to 6 hours per dayCustomer Service :
Provide clients with high-quality and professional customer serviceProfessional attitude, high energy, and high-level communication skills required when dealing directly with client representativesRequired qualifications :
Valid driver's licenseClean driving recordHigh School Diploma or equivalent requiredBasic knowledge of, or interest in, hazardous waste fieldClass C driver's license is a plusSelf-motivated person with the desire to learnSuccessful completion of OSHA / DOT physical examination which includes drug and alcohol screeningThis is a Safety Sensitive PositionBenefits :
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance401(K) retirement savings plan with co. contributionVery Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program - WOW!Health and wellness benefitsTONS of safety training for some positions with opportunities for external trainings and certificationsPaid time off and select paid holidaysMentorship & Career Succession PlanningOpportunity to be involved with employee-led resource groupsRelocation OpportunitiesAuto / Home insurance discounts, pet assistance discount plans, discounted movie passes & more!