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Hazardous Waste Technician

Tesla
Sparks, NV Full Time
POSTED ON 6/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/24/2026
What To Expect
The Hazardous Waste Technician will have responsibility for the performance of tasks associated with the collection and safe/compliant handling of hazardous waste materials generated by our GFNV facility. The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator, self-driven and works well with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate must also take pride in their analytical abilities, operational mindset, organization skills and attention to detail. They appreciate a setting where superior work is encouraged, recognized, and rewarded.

What You'll Do

  • Perform collection and consolidation of hazardous waste containers generated by commissioning/manufacturing processes. Conduct 90-day Central Accumulation Area inspections and reporting. Respond to ad hoc requests for hazardous waste pick up. Provide emergency spill response and cleanup. Ensure all spills are properly logged in a timely manner
  • Perform decontamination and equipment cleaning. Perform breakdown and processing of waste streams such as filters and universal wastes
  • Ensure proper packaging of hazardous waste to maintain compliance. Ensure hazardous waste containers are properly labeled
  • Sort and segregate hazardous wastes as appropriate. Prepare loads for hazardous waste disposal
  • Conduct manifesting and pre-load preparation. Ensure hazardous waste containers are disposed of within the allotted time
  • Provide on-call coverage due to time off, training, weekend work, etc. Ensure compliance with all Tesla requirements for managing hazardous waste
  • Load or unload materials into containers or onto trucks utilizing material handling equipment. Continually identify and investigate opportunities for waste minimization and cost savings. Collaborate with third-party waste vendors providing site service


  • What You'll Bring

  • Perform collection of hazardous waste containers from commissioning/manufacturing processes, as required
  • 3 years of experience in high tech industry or similar manufacturing operations environment
  • HAZWOPER, DOT, RCRA generator training
  • Valid driver's license required and able to operate assigned fleet
  • Ability to operate mobile equipment such as forklifts, tuggers and carts
  • Ability to lift and carry items exceeding 20 pounds and includes regular stair climbing to reach elevated work platforms
  • Proficient in Outlook, Word, and Excel


  • Benefits
    Compensation and Benefits
    Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

      • Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
      • Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
      • Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
      • Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
      • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
      • 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
      • Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
      • Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
      • Employee Assistance Program
      • Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
      • Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
      • Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
      • Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
      • Tesla Babies program
      • Commuter benefits
      • Employee discounts and perks program

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