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Waste Controller Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

Waste Handling Technician - 1st Shift

Jonesborough, TN · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Operates liquid waste treatment systems, including plant sewer and process effluent systems ... Ability to wear required PPE and work in controlled or radiological environments. * Proficiency in ...

Assistant Controller

Knoxville, TN · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Waste Connections accounting professionals fulfill a unique business partner role in a decentralized field-based environment that highlights your ability to drive continuous process improvement and ...

Process Controller

Franklin, TN · On-site

$21.70/hr

The Process Controller performs functions necessary to operate the continuous enameling oven(s ... waste and dispose in proper containers Maintains records in required format Collects data through ...

Assistant Controller

Knoxville, TN · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Waste Connections accounting professionals fulfill a unique business partner role in a decentralized field-based environment that highlights your ability to drive continuous process improvement and ...

Assistant Controller

Knoxville, TN · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Waste Connections accounting professionals fulfill a unique business partner role in a decentralized field-based environment that highlights your ability to drive continuous process improvement and ...

Hazardous Waste Specialist

Oak Ridge, TN · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Hazardous Waste Specialist supports the safe, compliant management and shipment of radioactive ... controlled environments. * Communicate shipment status, compliance risks, and field conditions ...

Plant Controller

Sparta, TN · On-site

$110 - $160/hr

Position Summary The Plant Controller is the senior finance leader for TERREPOWER Sparta, TN ... Recognizing that demand for solar panels would exceed availability and 100,000 tons of waste would ...

Plant Controller

Sparta, TN

$87K - $109K/yr

Position Summary The Plant Controller is the senior finance leader for TERREPOWER Sparta, TN ... Recognizing that demand for solar panels would exceed availability and 100,000 tons of waste would ...

Plant Controller

Sparta, TN · On-site

$87K - $109K/yr

Position Summary The Plant Controller is the senior finance leader for TERREPOWER Sparta, TN ... Recognizing that demand for solar panels would exceed availability and 100,000 tons of waste would ...

Mechanic

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$21 - $27.75/hr

... waste pick- up trucks and support equipment. * Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion ...

Mechanic

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$21 - $27.75/hr

... waste pick- up trucks and support equipment. * Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion ...

Mechanic

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$21 - $27.75/hr

... waste pick- up trucks and support equipment. * Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion ...

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Part Time Hospital Services Technician

Waste Management

Knoxville, TN • On-site

$19.20/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago


Waste Management rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 645 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

27th of 90 rated recycling and waste


Job description


I. Job Summary
Under management direction, a Hospital Services Worker travels between customer healthcare facilities providing on-site proactive collection and exchange of waste containers for various WM Healthcare Solutions (WMHS) programs, including but not limited to: Sharps Management Service, Pharmaceutical Waste, Controlled Substances, and Document Management. This service is provided at regularly scheduled intervals for assigned facilities.
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 

  • Travels between customer healthcare facilities to proactively monitor, collect, and exchange waste containers for various WMHS programs and services, including but not limited to: Sharps Management Service, Pharmaceutical Waste, Controlled Substance and Document Management.
  • Interacts professionally with onsite customer staff to ensure service expectations are met or exceeded.
  • Maintains a rigid collection and service schedule.
  • Communicates duty status on a defined scheduled.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.


III. Qualifications 
A. Required Qualifications 
 

  • This position requires on-site presence at WMHS customer locations and compliance with all mandatory immunization requirements imposed by such customers, and
  • 2 years industry related experience in a customer service capacity preferred, or the equivalent in related work experience, demonstrating strong communication skills and tact in providing superior customer service in a variety of settings and situations or preferred education requirement
  • Valid Driver's License


B. Preferred Qualifications 
 

  • High School Diploma or GED (accredited)


IV. Physical Requirements
Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

  • Standing
  • Walking
  • Sitting
  • Lifting
  • Carrying
  • Pushing
  • Pulling
  • Climbing
  • Balancing
  • Stooping
  • Kneeling
  • Crouching
  • Reaching
  • Handling
  • Grasping
  • Talking
  • Hearing
  • Repetitive Motions
  • Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination


Field: This job operates in both inside garage, shop or gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.
This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing-including preemployment screening, postincident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing-in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

Pay- The expected base pay for this hybrid position is $19.20 an hour. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.
V. Benefits 
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. 

If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply.

ABOUT WM

WM (WM.com) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of postconsumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gastoelectricity plants in North America. WM's fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks - the largest heavyduty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company's sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States:  WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada:  WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

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In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSAapproved alternative.


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