Environmental Technician

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Job description

Job Description

This position is located at a Semiconductor Manufacturing Facility in Austin, Texas

BENEFITS

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

Position Purpose:

Work is performed in industrial settings including: assembly plants, metal fabrication plants, refineries, and power train plants. Collect, sort and transport disposables and recyclables including: trash, hazardous waste, scrap metal and other waste streams throughout a facility to designated container and location.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

Perform job duties in a safe manner compliant with policies, procedures and practices.

Maintain a safe, neat and clean work environment this includes: work area, equipment, locker rooms, break rooms, and office areas.

Model professional behavior at all times; report to work as scheduled, on time and prepared to work.

Collect trash, recyclables and hazardous waste from various locations throughout the facility.

Breakdown scrap parts for repair or recycling.

Transport waste/recyclables to disposal container and/or storage location.

Load semi-trailers and roll-off boxes for shipment to landfill or recycling center.

Maintain storage areas, and drum pads in accordance to regulations.

Document and inform the manager or designated person of any contamination in recycling containers.

Complete reports and documentation correctly and submit timely as directed.

Participate in meetings to access the work environment for safety and effectiveness.

Operate equipment safely and compliant with policies including: fork-trucks, tuggers, and transport carts.

Perform preventive maintenance (PM) and safety checks on mobile equipment before and after operating; report any defects appropriately and timely.

Demonstrate a commitment to learning and development; stay current of safe work practices, policies and regulations.

Work effectively in a team environment and provide support and assistance to others.

Commitment to promoting and creating a safety culture and positive work environment.

Perform other job duties as requested to support the business operations.

Work Environment:

Must be able to work in loud, cold, hot, wet, and dry environments.

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