JOB
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Join our dynamic team and support your community in the acceptance, preliminary sorting, segregation, and packaging of hazardous waste and regulated waste received through the County collection programs. You are a part of the household hazardous waste program which is to provide a safe solution for household hazardous waste processing rather than disposal. Apply today and help keep Sarasota beautiful and clean
Greet customers, verify disposal receipts, and direct customers to the Chemical Collection Centers.
Perform preliminary chemical analysis on unknown materials.
Lab Packs and consolidates hazardous materials and wastes into drums for transportation and disposal in accordance with regulatory requirements and established contractor guidelines.
Prepare container inventory sheets and track materials in spreadsheets.
Load, deliver, and off-load containers of waste at approved disposal facilities.
Perform scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance on all collection facilities and surrounding areas.
Use, maintain, and calibrate environmental monitoring instruments such as gas detectors and organic vapor analyzers.
Pick up and transport waste to the main collection facility for processing.
Work Hours/Days: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Days will either be Monday - Friday or Tuesday - Saturday.
Both schedules have two consecutive days off.
About You
Minimum Qualifications:
A High School Diploma or its equivalent.
A valid Florida Driver’s License at the time of hire.
Must pass OSHA 40-Hour Hazwoper and DOT HM 181/126 certifications within six (6) months of employment.
Must satisfactorily pass a medical evaluation demonstrating the ability to use a respirator.
Physical Demands: Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five (5) years.
About Everything Else
Starting Pay Range: $16.50 (Step 1)
Potential higher pay (steps) for those with multiple years of experience.