Waste Management Technician (Evenings)

• Prepares landfill log and slips for landfill and weighs all medical waste and recyclables on scale to determine disposal charge to all components.
• Identifies and reports improper disposal activities and unsafe conditions to address problem areas and safety concerns.
• Operates compactors and communicates with hauler when they are ready to be transported to landfill or other facility.
• Ensures proper operation of equipment.
• Maintains cleanliness of autoclaves, loading dock, and Waste Management Center.
• Operates the tow motor, picking up waste carts and universal waste containers from designated locations and transporting them to the Waste Management Center.
• Performs recycling program functions according to the Waste Management Program.
• Removes bags and containers of various waste streams from carts, identifies contents, and properly processes or disposes of materials into designated compactor, storage container or area.
• Shreds all recycled white and colored paper to ensure confidentiality.
• Removes bags of co-mingled recyclables from carts; identifies by category, sorts into designated categories, placing them in proper containers, and then moving them to designated areas.
• Performs preventive maintenance as scheduled. Makes necessary minor repairs.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.
• Keeps autoclaves operating at required temperature and pressure.
• Operates other equipment related to the transport, processing, and disposal of materials.
• Prepares paperwork for the hauler’s pickup of regulated medical waste.
• Responsible for the proper handling and disposition of all Medical Center discards.

• Computer capability required.
• Must be knowledgeable in the types of waste materials for proper autoclaving and recycling.
• High school graduate or equivalent with 2 years of demonstrated work experience required.

Required Licensure/Certifications

• Must become a Certified Solid Waste Operator through New Hampshire’s Department of Environmental Services Solid Waste Operator Training Program within 1 year. Once certified, must participate in annual Professional Development trainings to maintain Certification.