Location: Yuma, Arizona

Title: Hazardous Waste Technician/ Warehouse Specialist

Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time

Travel Required: No

Clearance: Ability to Obtain

North Wind Site Services is focused on providing engineering, program management, environmental remediation services including investigation and characterization, environmental restoration, unexploded ordnance/military munitions response (MMRP), regulatory public involvement services, environmental compliance, logistics, and records and facility management.

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Hazardous waste technician supports the installation waste management program by accepting and delivering waste containers, performing waste pickups at various sites on base and accurately documenting all hazardous material/waste to be placed in the custody of the Hazardous Waste Management facility, applying knowledge of RCRA, TSCA and other federal and state waste regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Perform initial waste determination

+ Inspect, handle containerize, load/unload, and transport hazardous waste and materials

+ Ensure adequate storage of hazardous waste to include condition and marking containers

+ Interpret safety data sheets

+ Understand and follow the compatibility of chemicals

+ Operate motorized vehicles and equipment, trucks, forklifts, drum and bulb crusher, extinguisher evac system

+ Update waste logs and records

+ General warehouse operations and labor

+ Provide excellent customer service and client relations

+ Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team

+ Have good communication skills and follow orders efficiently

+ Acquire and maintain all required training to perform duties

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Organization and housekeeping of warehouse and yard

+ Other duties as assigned by Supervisor and Project Manager

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

+ Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent

+ At least 1 year experience handling or managing RCRA-related waste

Skills and Abilities:

+ General computer skills

+ Ability to safely perform physical labor, including stooping, kneeling, lifting, walking, carrying, etc.

Special Requirements:

+ Site and job-specific instruction on safety

+ Possess a valid driver's license

+ Employment is contingent on passing a background check to obtain access to military installation

+ Must successfully pass an initial medical evaluation

Possess or be able to obtain certification immediately upon employment:

+ OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 (40-hour HAZWOPER), OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 (8-hour HAZWOPER Refresher)

+ 40 CFR 265 (RCRA), 40 CFR 265 (8-Hour RCRA Refresher)

+ 49 CFR 172 H (DOT HAZMAT Transportation), 49 CFR 172 H (DOT HAZMAT Transportation Refresher)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ 40-hour HAZWOPER

+ 40-hour RCRA

+ Forklift operation

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

+ Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.

+ Must be able to perform physical labor including kneeling, standing, walking, lifting 50 lbs or over

+ Must be able to wear PPE as necessary, including respirators and Tyvek suits on occasion.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

+ The position will require work to be performed indoors and outdoors. Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions.

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline +1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation (https://northwindgrp.com/careers/request-for-reasonable-accommodation-confidential/) form to get assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.

Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance.