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SECURE · 3 hours ago

Waste Technician

Richmond, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

SECURE is a leader in waste management and energy infrastructure, dedicated to providing secure and innovative solutions. The Waste Technician role involves collecting hazardous waste, conducting field tests, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

EnergyOil and GasService Industry

Responsibilities

Conduct on-site testing to ensure materials comply with regulatory, safety, and quality standards

Accurately collect and record data for reporting purposes

Travel to various locations throughout BC to complete Field Services tasks on client sites

Complete waste pickups utilizing cube vans, pickup trucks, and equipment trailers

Sample, segregate, package, and transport hazardous wastes to our processing facility

Complete appropriate manifest / paperwork to support the waste pick up

Evaluate customer needs and communicate it back to the appropriate Sales Representatives or Project Coordinators

Respond to and support all Incident Response work

Operate small equipment such as forklifts, pumps, etc

Attend safety meetings and abide by SECURE’s Occupational Health and Safety Program

Participate in Daily Tailgate Meetings and periodic facility inspections

Complete and document safety assessments

Qualification

HazMat responseWaste management knowledgeTDG regulationsForklift operationEnvironmental SciencesSafety assessmentsComputer proficiencyTime managementWork ethicTeam collaboration

Required

Competent at completing documents on a daily basis including safety paperwork, waste manifests, and bills of lading

Good understanding of the regional Occupational Health and Safety requirements and ability to operate mobile equipment in a safe and efficient manner

Strong work ethic and willingness to persevere through difficult weather conditions, occasional unplanned overtime hours, challenging work site environments and demanding work loads

Physically fit and able to perform manual tasks on a daily basis including lifting/lowering/pushing/pulling containers and other heavy objects, along with the ability to spend a major portion of each day on your feet

Proficient with a wide range of computer programs including MS Office, and an aptitude for learning additional industry specific programs on computer and mobile devices

Good time management skills and ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines. Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred

Post-secondary education in a science-related field, such as Chemistry or Environmental Sciences, is considered an asset

Previous experience in a related work environment where TDG or WHMIS is an essential part of the job

Technical and regulatory knowledge related to the waste services industry, with the ability to ensure compliance of waste transport rules, regulatory requirements and TDG regulations