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Field Operator - Hazardous Waste

WM
Youngstown, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 1 Aug 2025

About the role

Pay Range: $26.00- $28.00

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I. Job Summary
Operate IAWTS, perform Control Room Operator's duties and Sampler/Unloader duties when assigned. 

II. Duties and Responsibilities 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other ancillary duties may be assigned. 

  • Operate disposal and auxiliary facilities in a specified sequence and in accordance with specified procedures. Log monitoring data and notify the Shift Supervisor and
  • Control Room Operator of any significant changes in well data.
  • Perform RCRA inspections in accordance with established schedules and procedures.
  • Operate and monitor the steam boiler in accordance with written procedures.
  • Operate and monitor the Integrated Aqueous Waste Treatment System (IAWTS) in accordance to procedure.
  • Operate and control caustic scrubber system as outlined in the procedure.
  • Monitor and change out filter when required in the cartridge filter housings.
  • Perform related duties as assigned by Supervisor.
  • Perform Control Room Operator's duties when assigned.
  • Perform Sampler/Unloader duties when assigned.
  • Must be able to participate on emergency response rescue team:
  • Contingency Plan event.
  • Confined space entry rescue.
  • CPR, first aid site provider

Safety and Environmental Responsibilities:

  • Maintain a safe work environment. This includes responsibility for cleaning the work station, reporting defective equipment, storing and handling equipment or materials properly, and participating in company training.
  • Follow site safety and environmental policies and practices.
  • Participate in safety meetings, problem solving meetings, incident and near-miss investigations.
  • Promote by example Vickerys safety and environmental policies.

III. Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory duties.

IV. Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job. 

A. Education and Experience

  • Education: None required.
  • Experience: 2 years relevant work experience.

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

  • None required

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

RCRA REQUIRED TRAINING:

  • A1 New Employee Orientation (1 time)
  • A2. 1 Basic Fire Fighting
  • A2. 2 Emergency SIMLT/EVAC Drills
  • A3 Contingency Plan
  • B3 Personal Protective Equipment
  • B3. 1 Advanced P.P.E./SCBA
  • B4. 41 Waste Analysis Plan
  • C1. First Aid *
  • C2. C.P.R.
  • C4. Casualty Control
  • C6. Spill Response
  • 0C1.02 Safety Shoes
  • 0C1.03 Safety Glasses
  • 0C1.05 Respiratory Protection
  • 0C1.08 Fire Protection Plan
  • 0C2.04 Environmental Compliance
  • 0C2.06 RCRA Inspections
  • OC2.11 Incident Reporting
  • 0C4.32 Sampling Protocols Operations
  • OC5.05 Trans of DOT Haz Material *
  • OC5.06 DOT Classification/Haz Mat Table *
  • OC5.09 DOT Hazardous Material Security Training*

ADDITIONAL TRAINING:

  • B2 Hazard Communication
  • B3.2 Hearing Conservation
  • B3.3 Heat & Cold Stress Training
  • B9.6 Lockout/Tagout
  • B9.9 Forklift Operation
  • B9.11 Linebreaking
  • B9.12 Confined Space Entry
  • C3. Blood Born Pathogens
  • D1 Fall Protection
  • 0C1.01 Vickery Safety Policies
  • 0C1.32 OSHA 40 Hour (1 time)
  • 0C1.33 OSHA 8 Hour Refresher
  • 0C6.13 Boiler Chemicals and Boiler Start-Up/Operations
  • OC9.02 Stormwater Pollution Prevention
  • B9.14 Confined Space/Emergency Response Drill
  • * Required every 3 years

D. Other Knowl

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