Hazardous Waste Technician
Local Job Overview: Des Plaines
Role Essentials
- Worksite: Des Plaines, IL
- Flexible Role in Des Plaines: Hazardous Waste Technician
- Hiring Organization: Waste Management
- This Des Plaines-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Waste Management team in Des Plaines, IL is growing.
- Benefit from working in Des Plaines, a key hub for the Hazardous Waste Management industry.
Rewards
- Salary: $27-$35/Hour (approx. $64.6k/Year)
- Benefits: This role offers competitive pay.
- Set your own schedule.
What You'll Do
- Core objectives involve your professional skills in Hazardous Waste Management.
Company Overview: Waste Management provides specialized industrial and hazardous material management services, ensuring strict EPA, DOT, and OSHA compliance across chemical, industrial, and commercial waste handling streams.
Position Summary & Responsibilities: As a Hazardous Waste Technician, you manage chemical and industrial waste handling, packaging, sampling, and drum lab-packing operations at client locations and treatment facilities. You collect hazardous waste containers, conduct chemical compatibility testing, prepare shipping manifests, and load transport vehicles in strict compliance with federal environmental regulations. You also respond to chemical spill containment calls, maintain chemical inventory databases, and execute decontamination routines wearing specialized personal protective equipment (PPE). This role is 100% physical and strictly requires full on-site technical presence (no remote options allowed).
Qualifications & Benefits: High School Diploma or GED required (Associate degree in Chemistry or Environmental Science preferred) alongside a valid 40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification. Physical ability to lift heavy drums (up to 50 lbs) and comfort wearing respirator systems is required. Benefits include premium technical hourly pay, hazardous duty pay differentials, full medical/dental insurance, 401(k) matching, paid vacation, and ongoing safety certifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Hazardous Waste Technician position pay at Waste Management?
This role offers a pay range of $27 - $35. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Des Plaines.
Where is this Hazardous Waste Technician job located?
This position is based in Des Plaines, IL. Waste Management has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Des Plaines.
What benefits does Waste Management offer for this position?
Waste Management provides comprehensive benefits starting Day 1, which may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and employee assistance programs.
Does Waste Management provide training for new hires?
Yes, Waste Management provides comprehensive paid training for all new associates. This includes safety orientation, equipment operation certification, and role-specific process training.
What qualifications do I need for this Hazardous Waste Technician role?
Most Hazardous Waste Technician positions at Waste Management require a high school diploma or equivalent. Specific experience requirements vary by role. Check the full job description for details.
How do I apply for this Hazardous Waste Technician position in Des Plaines?
You can apply directly on this page by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. The application process is quick and typically takes just a few minutes. Waste Management reviews applications on a rolling basis.
