Hazardous Waste Technician - ( 240002AK )

Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

Stantec GS, is seeking a Hazardous Waste (HW) Technician to provide Hazardous Waste program support for our U.S. Air Force client onsite at Hill Air Force Base in Layton, Utah.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Provide environmental compliance and hazardous waste handling services as directed IAW Air Force Instruction, local HW Management Plan, and federal and state regulations

• Pick-up, delivery, and transportation of Heavy Hazardous Waste Drums to/from designated sites in all weather conditions

• Use a drum dolly to move containerized waste

• Operate a forklift, gasoline powered pump, pressure washer, and flatbed pickup

• Conduct both visual and documented inspections of all containers at Waste Facility

• Take samples of waste for chemical analysis

• Conduct inventories and audits

• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Must be able to obtain appropriate Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance and a Common Access Card (CAC)

• The ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers, and clients.

• Must pass a medical fitness exam and respirator fit test

• Must be able to lift heavy objects weighing up to 75 lbs. and stand for up to 2 hours at a time

• Ability to don and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Basic understanding of hazardous materials and SDS (Safety Data Sheets)

• Must have or be able to obtain a commercial driver’s license w/ H class endorsement

• Computer literate, to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (i.e. Excel, Word, etc.)

• Experience using computers

Additional Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Enterprise Environmental Safety and Occupational Health Management Information System – Hazardous Waste Module (EESOH-MIS HW)

• Experience in management and handling of hazardous waste

• Knowledge of RCRA, OSHA, and DOT regulations

• Experience in management and handling of hazardous waste

• Ability to analyze and interpret basic chemical analysis results and QC

• Experience working at military installations and industrial operations

• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) w/ H class endorsement

• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.

• Baseline exam required for this position.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma required

• Forklift experience desirable; must pass forklift operator skills evaluation

• 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certificate, preferred

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : United States-Utah-Layton

Organization : BC-2374 EnvSvcs-US Government Services

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Entry Level

Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : May 31, 2024, 2:13:20 PM

Req ID: 240002AK

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans