Hazardous Waste Technician Ii

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world’s largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

About the role

The Hazardous Waste Technician II (HWT level 2) is a mid-level position within the Hazardous materials operations at Reworld Waste. The HWT Level 2 will be experienced and capable of conducting Hazardous and non-hazardous waste treatment utilizing the various technologies and chemicals available to them with mínimal supervision. The HWT level 2, will be proficient in handling, sorting, and consolidating hazardous materials received in the plant and onsite at customers locations. The HWT level 2 is responsible for the segregation, packing, labeling, loading, and preparing for transportation of both hazardous and non-hazardous waste. The HWT Level 2 also prepares waste drums for pick-up and delivery at customer sites and is responsible for compliance to municipal, provincial, and federal guidelines. The HWT level 2 is expected to be proficient in handling of hazardous and non-hazardous materials.

Responsibilities:
- Coordinate sampling and analysis to determine the correct course of treatment for the hazardous waste as prescribed by standard procedures and operational permits.- Treat waste by adding materials necessary to alter the chemical nature of solid and liquid waste in a manner that is always safe and secure.- Ensure strict operating procedures and safety standards are always followed.- Participate in lab pack segregation tasks.- Travel to customer site to prepare waste/lab packs, both hazardous and non-hazardous, for transportation.- Operate a variety of equipment including shredders, grinders, conveyor belts, hand trucks, forklifts, and other power tools in accordance with company policies and procedures as well as Occupational Health and Safety requirements.- Safely operate mobile equipment within the facility boundaries.- Advise and work with operation and transport teams to provide support on the safe and proper handling of hazardous waste.- Responsible for unloading, segregating, packaging, labeling, and loading for transportation of both hazardous and non-hazardous waste.- Coordinate the analysis of all incoming samples and recording of results in various systems.- Submit all associated paperwork, as required, for regulatory and safety record keeping requirements.- Train, mentor, and coach junior staff members.

Requirements:
- High School Diploma / GED required- Associates degree preferred- 3-4 years of experience- Ability and licensed to drive a G truck within facility or at customer site- Ability and experience to perform confined space entry- Ability and experience to work from heights- Ability and experience to operate mobile equipment- Ability and experience to handle hazardous and non-hazardous materials- Able to pass respiratory fitness test- Valid state driver’s license- Ability to kneel, crawl, stoop, bend, and twist for extended periods of time.- Ability to lift over 50 pounds- Experience in NetSuite- Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel- Excellent written and verbal communication skills- Ability to travel 10% of the time

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.