Career progression, stability for your family, and a safe environment to work. That’s what you get as a Lab Technician at WM – and more.
Preferred Qualifications
- High school chemistry or equivalent laboratory experience
The pay and benefits you’ll get as a Lab Technician
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Starting salary of $21.74 - $32.63 per hour ; Depending upon on experience
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Stable hours for your financial stability
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Comprehensive healthcare coverage including dental, vision and prescription coverage.
These are just a few of our comprehensive benefits for a Lab Technician. Whether you are planning on building or expanding your family or looking for the next step in your career – WM is there, helping build the best and total you.
The hours and location you’ll work in as a Lab Technician with WM:
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Monday – Friday ; 4 Days ; 10 hours a day
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We’re committed to offering you stable hours for the financial security and work life balance you need.
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The normal setting for this job is a waste disposal site at our Arlington, OR landfill.
Those are the key details on pay and schedule – now here’s more on what you’ll be doing as a Lab Technician at WM.
Here’s more of what you’ll do:
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Receives waste samples, generates Waste Analysis Report (WAR), assigns and maintains sample tracking and data entry for Laboratory.
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Contacts truck driver to pick up paperwork when analytical testing is completed and disposal paperwork is approved, when required.
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Generates numerous reports, establishes and maintains section files, logs and records.
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Make and file approval folders.
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Assist Approvals personnel in updating profiles in AS-400 System.
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Responsible for inventory control function including researching potential products and vendors, preparing bid packages, initiating requisitions, and ordering supplies, equipment, PPE, chemicals, furniture, printing, etc.
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Assists Technicians and Chemist with laboratory procedures, by performing Tech I level parameters.
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Maintains housekeeping in work area.
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Reference site-specific procedures and more detailed site-specific job descriptions.
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Performing other duties as assigned.
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Works independently, receiving a minimum amount of supervision and guidance on established laboratory procedures.
- Uses judgment when reviewing paperwork for completeness and accuracy.
- Must have a working knowledge of department practices and procedures, laboratory and sampling protocol, chemical terminology, and manifesting.
- Uses data base and spreadsheet computer applications.
What do you need to be considered for the role of a Lab Technician?
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High School Diploma or GED
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1 year experience in the waste disposal business with emphasis on waste code utilization.
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RCRA
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DOT & M2Z (Driver Only)
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Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA)
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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Clean Water Act (CWA)
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Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA)
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Superfund Amendment & Reauthorization Act (SARA)
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Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)
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National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
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Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA)
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Hazardous Waste Transportation Act (HWTA)
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Code of Federal Regulation (CFR 40, 29, & 49)
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Contingency Plan
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Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasure Plan (SPCC)
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Security Plan
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Standard Division Practices (per department) (SDP’s)
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RCRA
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Hazwoper
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DOT
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Forklift
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Pre Employment Physical and Drug Test
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Complete Physical Biennially
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Pulmonary Function Test (PFT), Audiogram and Respirator Fit Test annual
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Physical at Termination
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Be over 18 years of age.
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Legally eligible to work in the United States
The kind of people who thrive in our teams:
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Team players who care about everyone in the shop
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Happy working independently and as part of a team
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Likes variety – every day provides a new challenge
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Determined problem solvers.
Work environment and physical demands
Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Required to exert physical effort that will include but is not limited to frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, and climbing; Constantly standing, walking, and grasping; Occasionally: sitting and balancing
- Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) often;
- Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements often;
- This job operates in both inside garage, shop or gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.
Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.
If this sounds like what you’ve been looking for, then click ‘Apply now’ to start your tomorrow, today.
The expected base pay range for this position across the U.S is $21.74 - $32.63. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.
