Environmental Specialist - Kings Mountain, NC

Why Work for WM?

Stability. Growth. People-First Culture.

Coordinates all onsite activities at client location in relation to the storage, transportation and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes and other related services following federal, state & local regulations. Supervises and plans activities of onsite personnel. Serves as liaison between client and vendors in relation to service issues. Maintains pre-established standards for safety and environmental issues.

• Coordinate logistics for transportation of hazardous waste, universal waste, and non-hazardous waste from client site including profiling, scheduling, manifesting and physically loading bulk and drum loads.
• Ensure compliance with client and government regulations by performing necessary inspections and reporting. Resolve all issues in a timely manner.
• Assist with client and vendor financial obligations including invoicing, reporting and contracts.
• Promote culture of safety by ensuring site personnel are properly trained to perform assigned duties and comply with safety, environmental, federal, state and local regulations.
• Operate power industrial trucks through the customer facility.

• Associate's Degree (accredited) in Environmental Sciences, Accounting, Business or related field, or in lieu of degree – High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 2 years of relevant work experience.
• 1 year of relevant work experience (in addition to the education requirement).
• RCRA and DOT regulatory compliance experience.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification (or equivalent) or ability to obtain such within 30 days of employment.
• Manifesting and profiling hazardous and non-hazardous waste experience required.
• Pre‑assignment and/or pre‑hire customer‑specific drug and/or alcohol testing may be required by certain customer‑contract requirements. Such testing may include urinalysis, oral swab, drug hair follicle testing and/or alcohol testing.

• Customer focused.
• An entrepreneurial skill set is highly valued with the ability to creatively achieve stretch goals and provide new services and value to existing customers.
• Supervisory and team building skills.
• Creative problem solving and innovative thinker.
• Effective and concise communication.
• Adept decision making.
• Strategic thinking.
• Strong leadership and relationship building skills.
• Strong business acumen and financial knowledge.
• Self-motivated and directed with a keen sense of urgency to deliver results.

• Repetitive motions.
• Eye/Hand/Foot coordination.
• Sitting.
• Talking.
• Hearing.

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.