Waste Technician

Title

Waste Technician

The Waste Technician collects general Municipal Solid Waste (trash, recycling, medical and hazardous waste) generated at client facility and categorizes by material type. Collection, hauling, storage, and processing of pre-sorted waste and disposal of post‑sorted waste into dumpsters, compactors, bailors, or trailers.

• Required to collect trash, recycle, medical and/or hazardous waste.
• Will be trained on the collecting, consolidating and/or sorting process.
• Will be expected to collect, consolidate, and/or sort materials into the assigned categories efficiently and accurately.
• Inspects materials and sorts items or materials according to type, size, condition, coloring, marking, or other characteristics.
• Weighs materials and containers and keeps records of the total amount of waste collected as requested.
• Maintains work area during the shift in a clean and orderly manner.
• Sweep and pick up trash around dumpsters, utility courtyards, docks, and fence lines. Maintain a clean working area.
• Collection, hauling and processing of pre‑sorted waste and disposal of post‑sorted waste into dumpsters or compactors.
• Establishes secondary jobs to ensure always busy.
• Complies with safety rules, policies and procedures. Stops at risk behavior of others and self.
• Perform work assignments in a team with other employees.
• Perform repetitive tasks.
• Follow all company procedures, policies, and rules.
• Ensure you are up to date on all site required trainings.
• Take direction and respond to supervision.
• Talk with lead, supervisor, co‑workers, managers, and customers in a professional manner.
• Use proper personal protective equipment.
• Present a professional appearance and conduct.
• Understand customer service and satisfaction.
• Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

High School Diploma or GED with 1‑2 years recycling or solid waste experience in a company environment or equivalent combination of training and experiences.

• May be required to be vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination records upon employment:
  Influenza, DTaP, Meningitis, Meningitis B, Polio, Rabies, Yellow Fever.
• CPR/AED/First Aid Certification a plus.
• May be required to possess a valid driver’s license.
• Complete all safety and task training certification.
• May be required to become forklift certified.
• May be required to have hazardous waste handler training per RCRA.

• Bilingual a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods, equipment, and willingness to share with team.
• Knowledge of the upkeep and care of cleaning equipment.
• Knowledge of cleaning compounds and chemicals, and their safe, efficient use.

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

• Work will be performed outside (weather permitting).
• Work will be performed standing for 40%‑60% of the shift.
• Work will be performed at table height.
• Work will be performed frequent driving about 40%‑50% of the shift.

Tuesday‑Thursday 3:00 p‑11:30 p.m.
Friday‑Saturday 10:00 p.m‑6:30 a.m.

$17.50‑$18.50 per hour

SBM offers comprehensive benefit packages. For information about SBM's benefits, please visit SBM's website at:

SBM Management Services, LP and its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity workplaces. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, sex, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or other legally protected status.