NEOGOV · 1 day ago
Collection Event Hazardous Waste Technicians, Variable Hour
Metro Central Transfer Station, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$32.77/hr - $32.77/hr
1+ years expMetro is dedicated to shaping a better future for the greater Portland region and is seeking Hazardous Waste Technicians to join their team. The role involves assisting residents with the safe disposal of hazardous materials during collection events, prioritizing safety and effective communication with customers.
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Responsibilities
Prioritize safety at all times
Correctly use personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators, and keep PPE clean and in good working condition (Metro provides employees with all necessary PPE)
Set up traffic routes according to the site plan and direct customers’ vehicles
Greet customers at their vehicles and determine what kind of materials they are dropping off
Record information on the types of waste people bring to the event
Provide information and answer customers’ hazardous waste questions
Unload, inspect, and sort incoming hazardous waste and prepare it for transport
Sort waste by chemical composition into hazard types
Package waste according to all state and federal regulations
Safely use hand and power tools and equipment like drum dollies and pallet jacks
Help clean up hazardous waste spills
Respond to emergencies and chemical releases, depending on training and experience
Prepare inventory counts, reports, and labpack documents
Qualification
Required
One year of specialized training or experience in a field related to hazardous waste management
A high school diploma or G.E.D
Possession of a valid driver's license
Preferred
Experience with handling chemicals, chemical analysis, lab work, or working with radiation
Associate's degree and/or college-level coursework in chemistry, environmental science, or other natural science
First aid and/or emergency response training
Experience with pallet jacks, forklifts, drum dollies, or other moving equipment
Experience working in a regulated industry such as trucking, healthcare, remediation, pesticide application, or manufacturing in a compliance role
Language skills in addition to English, such as Spanish, Vietnamese or Russian
Benefits
Paid sick leave
Paid parental leave
Full contribution to Oregon PERS retirement if eligible and qualified.
No-cost TriMet Hop Pass
Employee Assistance Program
Free admission to the Oregon Zoo (including ZooLights!)
Oxbow and Blue Lake Regional Parks
Membership discount at Lloyd Athletic Club
Credit union eligibility
Access to financial wellness and legal consultation services
First-time home buying and ownership counseling
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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$700MKey Investors
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2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
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