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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated and responsible Waste Management Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for collecting, transporting, and disposing of waste and recyclables. They will also be responsible for maintaining waste disposal equipment and vehicles, ensuring that all waste is disposed of in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations, and promoting recycling and waste reduction initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to environmental sustainability, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work well in a team.
Responsibilities
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- Maintaining waste disposal equipment and vehicles
- Ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal waste disposal regulations
- Promoting recycling and waste reduction initiatives
- Monitoring waste disposal sites for potential hazards
- Performing routine inspections of waste disposal equipment
- Responding to emergency waste disposal situations
- Training staff on proper waste disposal procedures
- Preparing reports on waste disposal activities
- Implementing waste reduction strategies
Requirements
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- Previous experience in waste management or a related field
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal waste disposal regulations
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to work well in a team
- Physical fitness and the ability to lift heavy objects
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to operate waste disposal equipment
- Commitment to environmental sustainability
- Excellent communication skills
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have in waste management?
- How would you handle a hazardous waste situation?
- What strategies would you use to promote recycling and waste reduction?
- How would you ensure compliance with waste disposal regulations?
- Can you describe a time when you had to solve a problem related to waste disposal?