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BROAD JOB FUNCTIONS - SOLID & HAZARDOUS WASTE

• Reduce waste generation at facility.
• Conduct internal workplace inspections (i.e., proper waste storage, labeling, housekeeping).
• Follow and apply local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
• Clean up spills.
• Separate waste streams.
• Sample waste streams/containers.
• Label, preserve, and store samples.
• Decontaminate sampling equipment.
• Characterize waste as hazardous or non-hazardous.
• Determine if waste meets criteria for disposal in landfill.
• Label waste containers.
• Transfer and store containers of waste.
• Maintain good housekeeping in waste storage areas.
• Package waste for shipment.
• Prepare shipping manifests.
• Comply with solid waste disposal regulations.
• Maintain records of waste storage, shipping, and disposal methods.
• Transport solid waste.
• Comply with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations for solid and hazardous waste transport.
• Inform public of solid waste disposal alternatives.
• Collect recyclables.
• Collect special wastes (hazardous home waste).
• Coordinate waste exchange programs.
• Receive and sort solid waste.
• Operate heavy equipment.
• Operate waste treatment equipment (e.g., incinerator).
• Treat waste (i.e., incinerate, neutralize, separate).
• Collect samples from landfill leachate system.
• Collect samples from landfill gas recovery systems.
• Collect groundwater samples from monitoring wells.
• Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain equipment.
• Utilize computers and software.
• Select and use proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Follow chain-of-custody procedures.
• Follow established quality control procedures.
• Prepare reports.
• Maintain records.
• Maintain certification (e.g., HAZWOPER)