Environmental Technician

Position Overview

Contract Length: 6-month contract

Compensation: $20.00 an hour starting rate

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Location: East Peoria, IL

Opportunity: Potential conversion from contractor to full-time employee after contract period.

• Responsible for managing, receiving, organizing, tracking, and logging non-hazardous waste, hazardous waste, universal waste, and recyclable materials. This role requires a balance of 80% physical labor and 20% desk work.
• Maintain organized operations for non-hazardous waste, hazardous waste, universal waste, and recyclable materials.
• Manage and organize various types of waste and recycling materials.
• Maintain accurate records and logs for all waste and recyclable materials.
• Operate forklifts and other trade tools as needed.
• Ensure compliance with waste management protocols and procedures.
• Work cooperatively with team members and CAT employees, taking direction from the immediate supervisor.

• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Physical ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Experience operating a forklift and other trade tools.

• PPE Requirements:
  Workers must have steel-toe safety boots that are leather and at least 6 inches high at the ankle. Additional PPE will be provided.
• Must have a photo  get on-site!
• Hazwoper Training will be provided!