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Bechtel

Senior Waste Management Technician

Pueblo, CO · On-site

$105K - $160K/yr

Perform inspections of waste management areas and activities * Coordinate waste and material ... Support the PCAPP safety culture by working safely, in accordance with procedures, and by enforcing ...

BWX Technologies

Waste Management Spec Senior

Erwin, TN · On-site

$86K - $136K/yr

Must have a working knowledge of RCRA, DOT, and radioactive waste management pertaining to the packaging and management of hazardous, radioactive, and mixed waste. What We Offer: * Competitive salary ...

Lone Star Park

Waste Management Laborer

Grand Prairie, TX · On-site

$15.25 - $19/hr

General Definition: * Assists with waste and manure collection. Essential Job Functions ... Must be familiar with working around heavy equipment and trucking operations * Must be able to ...

Michael Foods Inc.

3rd Shift- Waste Management

Lansing, IL · On-site

$16.63 - $18.46/hr

This position is responsible for maintain floor clean and dispose of waste properly. This position ... Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food ...

Socco

Waste Management Manager I (HR-0515)

Piketon, OH · On-site

... working relationship with senior management and/or operational management in ensuring Waste Management services are being properly executed and needs of the company are met - Interfaces with groups ...

SOCCo

Waste Management Manager I (HR-0515)

Piketon, OH · On-site

... working relationship with senior management and/or operational management in ensuring Waste Management services are being properly executed and needs of the company are met - Interfaces with groups ...

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Waste Management Workers are professionals responsible for collecting, transporting, and disposing of waste materials from homes, businesses, and public spaces. They ensure that recyclable materials are separated from general waste and follow safety and environmental regulations when handling hazardous substances. Their work helps keep communities clean and supports environmental sustainability by promoting proper waste disposal and recycling practices.

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AspectWaste Management WorkerSanitation Worker
CredentialsHigh school diploma, CDL often preferredHigh school diploma, CDL sometimes required
Work EnvironmentWaste collection, disposal sites, landfillsStreet cleaning, public spaces, sewer systems
Employer & IndustryMunicipal waste departments, private waste companiesMunicipalities, sanitation services
Common Search IntentWaste collection, disposal jobsStreet cleaning, sanitation jobs

Waste Management Workers primarily focus on collecting and disposing of waste at landfills and disposal sites, while Sanitation Workers often handle street cleaning and maintaining public sanitation. Both roles require similar credentials and work in related environments, but their specific duties and work settings differ.

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Senior Waste Management Technician

Bechtel

Pueblo, CO • On-site

$105K - $160K/yr

Full-time

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Bechtel rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 65 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

286th of 449 rated engineering

Job description

Requisition ID: 298053
  • Relocation Authorized: National - Family
  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
  • Work Location: Pueblo, CO
  • Salary Range: $105,000 - $160,200 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:
Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.
Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.
Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.
Project Overview:
The Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant (PCAPP) safely destroyed 2,611 tons of mustard agent in mortar rounds and artillery projectiles stored at the U.S. Army Pueblo Chemical Depot (PCD) approximately 25 miles from Pueblo, Colorado. The PCAPP project has entered the demolition phase of the closure process.
Job Summary:
You will perform inspections, compile reports, perform shipping functions and develop, revise, and maintain plans and procedures. Your expertise and recommendations will support the safety culture by enforcing a safe work environment according to procedures.In this role, you will oversee technicians, and participate in technician training. #LI-EH1
Major Responsibilities:
  • Develop, revise, and maintain plans and procedures including the Hazardous Waste Management and Hazardous Material Environmental Reporting Plan and the Waste Shipment Documentation Procedure
  • Perform subcontract technical representative functions for waste disposal, recycling, and transportation contractors
  • Perform waste stream characterizations and designations and assist in the creation of waste profiles
  • Review material requests for waste disposal considerations
  • Perform and assist in operational self-assessments
  • Assist in the compilation of reports including Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act / Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act reports
  • Perform inspections of waste management areas and activities
  • Coordinate waste and material sampling activities
  • Perform Waste Shipper functions when needed. Functions include preparing and signing shipping documentation, coordinating transport activities, and coordinating waste management activities with off-site disposal facilities
  • Performs a variety of staff support functions in support of the Operation groups
  • Support the PCAPP safety culture by working safely, in accordance with procedures, and by enforcing a safe work environment
  • Review waste data, lab packs, and pending profiles generated daily by operations waste management and laboratory
  • Submit waste profiles into subcontractor's system for approval
  • Establish Satellite Accumulation Areas (SAA) or 90-days per plant request
  • Perform daily or weekly RCRA inspections in accordance waste being stored
  • Perform other duties as requested by PCAPP management
  • Oversees assigned personnel in the completion of technician activities
  • Participates in the planning, training, and development of technicians
  • Develops, revises, and maintains plans and procedures including the Hazardous Waste Management and Hazardous Material Environmental Reporting Plan and the Waste Shipment Documentation Procedure
  • Performs subcontract technical representative functions when required

Education and Experience Requirements:
  • Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:
  • Familiarity with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and Department of Transportation requirements, including inspection and labeling requirements
  • Ability to successfully pass pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol testing
  • Ability to successfully pass pre-employment physical and able to work safely at an operating waste treatment facility
  • Ability to successfully complete required training classes including Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response training
  • Experience working with the Hazardous Materials Management System or similar material tracking system

Total Rewards/Benefits:
For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards
Diverse teams build the extraordinary:
As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.
We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.
This PCAPP position falls under the scope of the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act of 1965 (SCA). The SCA requires PCAPP to provide employees with benefits and wages no less than the amounts the Department of Labor has established for the location and classification in which the employee will be working.
Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com

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