Hazardous Waste Technician

Your Key Responsibilities 

• Provide environmental compliance and hazardous waste handling services as directed IAW Air Force Instruction, local HW Management Plan, and federal and state regulations


• Pick-up, delivery, and transportation of Heavy Hazardous Waste Drums to/from designated sites in all weather conditions


• Use a drum dolly to move containerized waste


• Operate a forklift, gasoline powered pump, pressure washer, and flatbed pickup


• Conduct both visual and documented inspections of all containers at Waste Facility


• Take samples of waste for chemical analysis


• Conduct inventories and audits


• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Essential Job Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) and other credentials, as required.


• High School Diploma required


• The ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers, and clients.


• Must pass a medical fitness exam and respirator fit test.


• Must be able to lift heavy objects weighing up to 75 lbs. and stand for up to 2 hours at a time.


• Ability to don and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).


• Basic understanding of hazardous materials and SDS (Safety Data Sheets).


• Must have or be able to obtain a commercial driver’s license w/ H class endorsement.


• Computer skills, to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office products


• Forklift experience desirable; must pass forklift operator skills evaluation

Additional Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Enterprise Environmental Safety and Occupational Health Management Information System – Hazardous Waste Module (EESOH-MIS HW)


• Experience in management and handling of hazardous waste


• Knowledge of RCRA, OSHA, and DOT regulations


• Ability to analyze and interpret basic chemical analysis results and QC


• 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certificate


• Experience working at military installations and industrial operations


• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) w/ H class endorsement