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Environmental Technician I

Enviri (Harsco)

Providence, RIFull-time$17–20/hrPosted 2w agoVerified open 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$17–20/hr
Location
Providence, RI
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Enviri (Harsco) is hiring an Environmental Technician I. Environmental Technicians are the backbone of the company, joining a team of dedicated professionals to learn regulations and remove hazardous materials, handling consolidation, treatment, storage, transport, and disposal of waste while performing physically active duties.

Key focus areas include Consolidate hazardous waste in accordance with regulations, Treat hazardous waste following compliant practices, and Store hazardous waste safely.

Important skills include Forklift, Safety Glasses, Hard Hat, Steel-Toed Shoes, Gloves, and Tyvek Coveralls. Preferred (not required): Basic Computer Skills, English, and Polite Professional Customer Interaction.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

ForkliftSafety GlassesHard HatSteel-Toed ShoesGlovesTyvek CoverallsRespiratorBasic Computer SkillsEnglishPolite Professional Customer Interaction

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDExperience in Warehouse or Manufacturing EnvironmentAbility to Lift and Carry 50 PoundsAbility to Stand and Walk Over Uneven SurfacesVisual Acuity and Depth PerceptionAbility to Hear Vehicle Warning Chimes and AlarmsAbility to Work Outdoors in All Climate Conditions and Indoors in Non-Climate-Controlled ConditionsWillingness and Ability to Wear Personal Protection EquipmentAbility to Understand and Respond to Written and Verbal EnglishAbility to Predictably and Regularly Attend Work During Scheduled HoursWillingness to Occasionally Work Nights Weekends and Variable Schedules

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

Environmental Technicians are the backbone of our company.  You’ll be joining a team of dedicated professionals with the opportunity to learn environmental regulations and how we remove hazardous materials from the waste stream.  Once trained in this role, you will consolidate, treat, store, transport and/or dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with environmentally responsible and compliant practices, policies, and procedures.  This is a physically active job where you’ll be lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds throughout the day, operating a forklift and other mobile equipment to move containers to and from storage and treatment areas and to load and unload trailers. You will complete required documentation accurately, timely and legibly in accordance with applicable regulations and customer policies, practices and procedures. 

Pay rate: $17-$20.hour DOE

2nd shift, 12:00pm-8:30pm 

Basic requirements: 

  • High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required

  • Ability to repeatedly lift and carry 50 pounds throughout the workday 

  • Ability to stand and walk over uneven surfaces for extended periods 

  • Visual acuity to read labels and documentation; depth perception to safely drive forklifts 

  • Ability to hear vehicle warning chimes and alarms 

  • Ability to work outdoors in all climate conditions and indoors in non-climate-controlled conditions 

  • Willingness and ability to wear company-issued personal protection equipment including safety glasses, hard had, steel toed shoes, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator (gentlemen – this means no beards)  Preferred qualifications: 

  • Experience in warehouse or manufacturing environment 

  • Basic computer skills to complete web-based training 

  • Ability to understand and respond to written and verbal English 

  • Ability to predictably and regularly attend work during scheduled hours.  Must be willing and able to occasionally work nights, weekends and variable schedule(s) as necessary. 

  • Ability to deal politely and professionally with customers and coworkers Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, commencing no later than January 1, 2027, benefits package will include participation in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law

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