SPS is seeking a Light Duty Truck Driver / Hazardous Waste Handler

Summary :

The Light Truck Driver / Hazardous Waste Handler will assist in the operation of the 90-Day hazardous waste Central Accumulation Point (CAP) for all hazardous waste, non-industrial and special waste, used oil, and off-spec fuel at Ft. Irwin, CA

Essential Duties and Responsibilities : (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position)

• Responsible for the non-bulk hazardous waste(drums) pick up from the initial accumulation points (IAP) around post to the CAP
• Assist in the operation of the 90-day hazardous waste CAP
• Assist in the consolidation of compatible wastes in accordance with Hazardous Waste disposal requirements.
• Drive gas / diesel stake bed trucks with hydraulic liftgate and forklifts to transport waste around P2 Yard and to pick up waste from various sites around Fort Irwin
• Segregate all non-compatible materials collected; assist in preparation of all containers in compliance with appropriate Federal, State, Local and Army regulations prior to shipment;

management of new and used containers.

• Weekly facility inspections of the hazardous wastes, including maintaining logs of all inspections, which will be made available for review;
• Weekly inspections of all containers, including ensuring that labels on containers are compliant with applicable regulations and policies;
• Conducting tests of equipment such as communications, alarms, fire protection, spill control, and decontamination on a monthly basis including maintaining appropriate logs;
• Support waste characterization requirements in accordance with all applicable regulations and guidance.
• Clean empty containers with hot water pressure washer
• Assist in the cleaning of wash racks around Fort Irwin
• Will perform the following industrial recycling activities as required, such as, but not limited to : household hazardous material collection, aerosol can puncturing, oil filter crushing, and antifreeze recycling.
• Participate in spill response clean up and preparation.

Non-Essential Duties :

Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities :

NONE

• High School Diploma
• A valid driver's license is required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Ability to follow established procedures and carry out assignments independently.
• Must be able to complete and pass 40 hour HAZWOPER certification or any other required training.

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk;

use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment :

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• The employee will normally work outdoor setting.
• During visits to areas of operations, may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions. Is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.

Other details

• Pay Type Hourly

Last updated : 2024-05-15