Recycling Technician

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™

ASRC Federal Communications is seeking an Recycling Technician for our ISS2 contact supporting our Air Force customer. This position is on Wake Island, located 2,100 miles west from Honolulu, Hawaii, for 3 months on island and 1 month off island rotational union position. While working on-site housing is provided in the form of a dormitory facility. All meals are furnished through the cafeteria. You are responsible for the flight from your home base to Honolulu. Transportation from Honolulu to Wake Island is provided by government sponsored aircraft.

Summary

The incumbent collects, consolidates, and packages for shipment hazardous and non-hazardous wastes and recyclable materials.

Essential Duties & Job Functions

• Ensures hazardous waste is collected, packaged, and processed per contract requirements.
• Performs inspections of less than 270-day storage area (MAP) and all accumulation points on site.
• Determines type and quality of recyclable materials, stores recyclable materials for maximum convenience of handling preparatory to shipment and for protection from deterioration.
• Collects recyclable materials from collection points.
• Operates forklift to transport and stock loaded pallets In warehouse.
• Collects environmental samples as necessary.
• Maintains documentation of all activities performed, waste collection or transfer, and sampling information as necessary.
• Assists with maintaining adequate inventories of hazardous waste management supplies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Accountable For

• Ability to use a hand truck or forklift.
• Ability to understand, speak, read and write English.
  
  

Mandatory Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Professional Associations)

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certificate
• 40-Hour RCRA Hazardous Waste Management/Regulations Certificate in accordance with 40 CFR 260-280.
• Current DOT/IATA/IMDG certifications in accordance with 40 CFR 172.700-704, or if previously held but lapsed then the ability to obtain certification within ninety (90) days of hire.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. without assistance.
• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment physical, fingerprints, and drug test.
• Obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Inquires
  
  

Preferred

• Previous experience with hazardous waste collection, storage, and disposal and the regulations that govern them.
• Confined space entry training.
  
  

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.