Driver

Houston, TX
United States

US Ecology

1001 to 5000 employees

US Ecology, Inc. is a leading North American provider of environmental services to commercial and government entities. The Company addresses the complex waste management needs of its customers, offering treatment, disposal and recycling of hazardous and radioactive waste, as well as a wide range of complementary field and industrial services. US Ecology's focus on safety, environmental compliance, and customer service, enables us to effectively meet the needs of our customers and to build long-lasting relationships. Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, with operations in the United States, Canada and Mexico, the Company has been protecting the environment since 1952.

US Ecology is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity and affirmative action in all aspects of employment.

To protect and improve the environment by providing safe, reliable environmental and field service solutions to commercial, industrial and government customers.

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ABOUT US ECOLOGY

US Ecology, Inc. is a leading North American provider of environmental services to commercial and government entities.  The Company addresses the complex waste management needs of its customers by offering treatment, disposal and recycling of industrial, hazardous and radioactive waste, as well as a wide range of complementary field and industrial services.  US Ecology’s focus on safety, environmental compliance, and customer service, enables us to effectively meet the needs of our customers and to build long-lasting relationships.  Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, with operations in the United States, Canada and Mexico, the Company has been protecting the environment since 1952.

 JOB SUMMARY

The Environmental Technician Driver will be responsible for proper transportation of various waste streams to include pharmaceutical waste at various generator sites. Operate Straight Trucks and Tractors Trailers to perform pickups of bulk and containerized hazardous and non-hazardous wastes.   Performs a variety of duties that comply with government regulations and procedures.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Ability to properly segregate numerous waste streams while guaranteeing compliance for the following task: labeling, placarding, loading, unloading, and 10 day compliance according to waste in compliance with RCRA, DEA, EPA and DOT regulations

  • Travel (up to 100%, some weeks) to multiple locations, performing pick-ups.

  • Utilize MIM (mobile information manager) unit to classify and manifest waste material being removed

  • Demonstrate a high level of customer service

  • Good communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with customers

  • Maintain company equipment
  • Ensure customer satisfaction
  • Maintain clear and concise documentation of manifests and work orders
  • DOT Pre-trip and Post trip inspections and compliance with all DOT regulations
  • Function as technician on lab pack and field service projects
  • Performs other, related duties as assigned. These are duties may not be specifically listed in this description, but which are within the general nature typically associated with the employee’s level of work.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • High school diploma or GED and related training and experience or equivalent combination of education and experience (with the exception to career drivers with at least 7 years of driving or waste removal experience).

  • Clean driving record with valid CDL A or B (Hazmat endorsement or be able to obtain endorsement)

  • Good working knowledge of computer hardware and office software.

  • Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. 

  • Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES (SKA)

  • To perform the duties of this job, the employee must have good interpersonal skills; be patient and tactful; display an enthusiastic, cooperative and friendly attitude at all times with managers/supervisors, co-workers, visitors, customers and clients.

 CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS 

  • CDL A or CDL B with Hazmat endorsements or the ability to obtain Hazmat, Tanker and Air Brakes endorsements.

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, reach, climb or balance, hear and smell.

  • The employee is required to use hands to handle, feel, and grasp.

  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

  • The employee may need to work long hours on specific projects.

  • There are frequent interruptions and repetitious motions.

  • The employee may be in cramped or confined spaces for short periods of time.

  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

  • This position requires occasional customer, visitor, contractor, and vendor contact.

 WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • The work is typically performed in a truck, at a customer’s facility and/or company service facility.

  • The elements will be dependent on the season.

  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

US Ecology is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status, among other factors.

NO THIRD PARTIES OR RECRUITERS PLEASE.

Company Description

US Ecology, Inc. is a leading North American provider of environmental services to commercial and government entities. The Company addresses the complex waste management needs of its customers, offering treatment, disposal and recycling of hazardous and radioactive waste, as well as a wide range of complementary field and industrial services.

Work location: Houston, TX

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