Field Operator III - 20013012 (Morristown, TN)

Field Operator III - 20013012

Equal Opportunity Employer Minority Female Disability Veteran Waste Management (WM) a Fortune 250 company is the leading provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services in North America. We are strongly committed to a foundation of operating excellence professionalism and financial strength. WM serves nearly 25 million customers in residential commercial industrial and municipal markets throughout North America through a network of collection operations transfer stations landfills recycling facilities and waste-based energy production projects.I. Job Summary Supports the business including manual labor associated with chemical handling lab pack duties drum movements within the facility drum bulking drum crushing industrial cleaning duties confined space entry assisting when extra personnel are needed and other duties as assigned. This is a senior level non-supervisory position focused on hazardous and non-hazardous waste related projects.II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned. Ability to complete all aspects of tasks unsupervised. Ensures waste types are properly segregated regulatory shipment windows are met proper container labeling is adhered to good housekeeping is maintained and accurate tracking logs are kept. Identifies best practices that assist customers in reducing waste volumes increasing operational efficiencies identifying optimal equipment usage and generating cost savings. Segregates labels marks and packages and prepares shipping documents for waste materials in a safe and compliant manner. Collects pours transfers consolidates repackages and packages solid liquid & sludge material. Performs labor intensive activities such as container or drum collection drum bulking sorting trash for recyclables confined space entry pressure washer operation air mover hose and loading of trucks. Transfers waste into containers of different size. May provide support or direction to less experienced Technicians. Wears required personal protective equipment. Participates and cooperates in safety process including following written procedures attending required training and scheduled meetings. Immediately reports any unsafe conditions incidents injuries or property damage to supervisor. Maintains compliance with applicable environmental safety and transportation regulations (EPA OSHA and DOT). Maintains a minimal amount of manifest errors. Maintains a minimal amount of repacks.III. Supervisory Responsibilities None.IV. Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.A. Education and Experience Education High School Diploma or GED (accredited) Experience Four (4) years of relevant experience (in addition to education requirement).B. Certificates Licenses Registrations or Other Requirements Valid Driver s License 40 Hour HAZWOPER CertificationC. Other Knowledge Skills or Abilities Broad knowledge of Lab Pack packing guidelines. Broad knowledge of documentation of hazardous wastes. Ability to perform tasks in inclement weather. Ability to perform work in Confined Spaces while wearing chemical protective clothing and respiratory protection.V. Work Environment Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding machine operation pressure washing working with air mover etc.) most of the work day Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than __ pounds most of the work day Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts burns exposure to toxic chemicals etc.) most of the work day Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt odors noise weather extremes or similar elements most of the work day Normal setting for this job is outdoors field Note The level of physical effort may vary from site to site and in some cases be greater or lesser than documented here.Benefits At Waste Management each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan Company match on 401K and more Our employees also receive Paid Vacation Holidays and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. Please apply now on the site below or call 877.220.5627 to speak with a Waste Management recruiter today s wmtalent.taleo.net careersection ex jobdetail.ftl job 20013012 Equal Opportunity Employer Minority Female Disability Veteran