Technician

About the job Hazardous Waste Technician

LYON COUNTY NOXIOUS WEED / HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPT. is seeking a Hazardous Waste Technician to assist in receiving, storing, sorting, segregating, and bulking all hazardous waste chemicals and materials handled by the department.

This position will operate all equipment necessary for the disposal of hazardous waste. This is a full-time non-exempt position starting at $16.

00 / hr. with benefits including paid time off and health / dental / vision insurance.

Candidates must possess a valid Drivers License and pass background, work screen, drug, and physical tests prior to hire.

High school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent required, and candidates must have or be able to obtain current certification and licenses including Hazardous Materials Awareness Level Certification.

Some experience in chemical handling is preferred and forklift experience is a plus. Candidates may apply online at https : / / www.

careers-page.com / lyon-county or contact Lyon County Human Resources at (620) 341-3252 with any questions.

Lyon County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans Preference applies to all Lyon County positions.

Disclaimer : The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

This is an FLSA non-exempt position*. The Hazardous Waste Technician performs the assigned duties necessary to carry out the county hazardous waste program.

The roles, responsibilities, job functions, knowledge, skills and abilities set forth herein may be revised from time-to-time in order to comply with federal and state laws, departmental needs and the changing requirements for this position.

• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
• a. Assist in receiving and storing all hazardous waste chemicals and materials handled by the department.
• b. Perform the assigned duties in segregating and bulking hazardous waste, sorting e-waste.
• c. Provides input to the Director for the preparation of work schedules.
• d. Operates all the necessary equipment in the disposal of hazardous waste. Must have knowledge of use, operation, maintenance and minor repair of all equipment employed.
• e. Unloads, identifies and segregates hazardous waste at facility. Bulks oils, solvents and paints.
• f. Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, citizens, coworkers and management.

Being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

• g. Must be reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfill obligations.
• h. Must show up for work on a regular and predictable basis as scheduled.
• i. Duty to maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that employee gets along with customers, citizens, coworkers and management.
• j. Being pleasant, respectful and civil with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
• k. Maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
• l. Obligation to be reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfill duties.
• m. Must show up for work on a regular and predictable basis as scheduled.
• MARGINAL FUNCTIONS :
• a. Perform related duties as assigned by Director.
• b. Attend both required and selected seminars or training programs.
• c. Help with winter snow removal when needed.
• d. May be required to participate for 2-3 years in the WorkWellKS training seminars and the Lyon County, Kansas Wellness Team roles as : Convener, Facilitator, Secretary, Communications / Promotion, Liaison to the Executive, Meaningful Employee Engager, Event Planner, Benefits Liaison, Data Liaison, and / or Facilities.
• QUALIFICATIONS : Requires current Class C drivers license. Must maintain current certification and licenses common to this position including the Hazardous Materials Awareness Level Certification.

Must be bondable. Must not be convicted of any violations of article 41 of Chapter 65 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated or any statutes of a similar nature concerning controlled substances of other States or the United State of America.

• a. Experience : Some experience in chemical handling preferred.
• b. Education : High school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent required.
• c. Knowledge : Must have the ability to receive, interpret and follow verbal and written instructions. Required to read, write and speak English fluently with the ability to speak a foreign language helpful.

Must acquire knowledge of hazardous waste permit regulations.

• d. Skills : Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and light truck, two-way radio and various other equipment. Forklift experience is a plus.
• e. Problem solving : A moderate factor in this position.
• f. Decision making : Moderate. Most situations are covered by policies and procedures.
• g. Supervisory : Under the direction of the Director.
• h. Interpersonal : Frequent contact with the public, other County employees and State Health Department Officials and vendors.
• i. Working conditions : Moderate adverse working conditions in the office facilities. Requires the use of personal protective equipment when loading chemicals and unloading hazardous waste.

This job does have a relative risk to your health, you will be handling, moving and working around hazardous substances.

Requires sufficient hearing level to be able to effectively communicate with people directly or by telephone. Work requires lifting of chemical containers, spray cans and electronic waste weighing up to 50-75 pounds.

Employees hired after July 22, 2016 : Lyon County / City of Emporia (Company) understands that a job analysis is being completed in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

One of the outcomes of the job analysis is the determination of one or more job specific tests that will either qualify or disqualify the post-offer or post-employment (fit for duty) candidate for the position.

For the Classification Series of LYON COUNTY / CITY OF EMPORIA : LABORER MAINTENANCE : The Company representative hereby acknowledges the following as valid physical requirements :

• Employee lifts / carries 80 pounds occasionally (less than 33% of the time or 1-100 times per day).
• Employee lifts / carries 50 pounds frequently (34%-66% of the time or 100-500 times per day).
• Employee lifts / carries 20 pounds constantly (67%-100% of the time or over 500 times per day).
• Employees position requires pushing a maximum force of 100 pounds.
• Employees position requires pulling a maximum force of 100 pounds.

SAFE LIFTING CRITERIA

• Floor to knuckle : 72 lbs.
• 12 to knuckle : 72 lbs.
• Knuckle to shoulder : 36 lbs.
• Shoulder to overhead : N / A
• Carry : 72 lbs.
• Push : 90 lbs. force
• Pull : 90lbs force

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : LIFT / CARRY :

Stand : C 10 lbs. or less : C

Walk : C 11-20 lbs. : C

Sit : C 21-50 lbs. : O

Handling : F 51-100 : O

Reach Outward : O Over 100 lbs. : O

Reach above shoulder : O Push / Pull :

Climb : O 12 lbs. or less : F

Crawl : O 13-25 lbs. : F

Squat or kneel : O 26-40 lbs. : F

Bend : F 41-100 lbs. : F

N (not applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0-2.5 hrs / day).

F (frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5-5.5 hrs / day).

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs. per day).

This job description has been examined for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

The federal overtime provisions are contained in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Unless exempt, employees covered by the Act must receive overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek at a rate not less than time and one-half their regular rates of pay.

Subject to criminal record history checks, physical examination and drug / alcohol screening prior to employment

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Please note that this position is not eligible for remote work or telecommuting and must be performed on-site at our physical location.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Last updated : 2024-07-11

Salary : $16