Hazardous Waste Technician

Overview

Join the Larimer County Solid Waste team as a Hazardous Waste Technician! In this role you will support the County's Household Hazardous Waste Program by safely identifying, handling, and managing hazardous waste from residents. Tasks include maintaining the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, and keeping accurate records to support safe and responsible waste disposal.

• Provides customer service and offers alternative options for customers with unaccepted waste.
• Screens and accepts household hazardous waste from program participants.
• Properly identifies, classifies, inventories, and stores accepted household hazardous waste.
• Keeps the collection facility cleaned and maintained.
• Performs chemical tests to identify unknown household hazardous waste.
• Consolidates household hazardous waste using lab‑packing and loose‑packing methods.
• Bulks various flammable waste materials by pouring off into drums and oil tank.

• Knowledge of general office practices, procedures, and administrative support functions.
• Proficiency with standard business software (word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, email, and databases).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply County and department policies, procedures, regulations, and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, partner agencies, contractors, and members of the public.
• Reliable attendance and ability to maintain a consistent work schedule.
• Knowledge of basic chemistry and toxicology principles related to hazardous materials.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing hazardous waste management (RCRA, DOT hazardous materials regulations, OSHA standards).
• Ability to safely identify, handle, package, and manage hazardous waste while following established environmental and safety protocols.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate records and regulatory compliance.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• One (1) year of experience in a directly related field or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities.
• OSHA 40‑hour Hazardous Waste Operations Certification within six (6) months of hire.
• Valid Driver's License by date of hire.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• FSA or HSA (depending on the medical plan)
• Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays

This position is scheduled for a 40‑hour workweek. Work hours are scheduled during the facility's operating hours, Monday through Saturday.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.