Hazmat Worker Technician

About Us:

When you work at Chugach Government Solutions (CGS), you join a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.

 

The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields – each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders. 

 

At CGS, empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!

 

If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences – then Chugach Government Solutions may be the right fit for you!

Position Location:

Located in Fallon, Nevada 

Job Overview:

Responsible for identifying, removal and disposal of a variety of hazardous waste/material.  Neutralize and clean up materials that are flammable, corrosive, or toxic.  Work environments for hazmat workers vary with the material they are handling.

Responsibilities:

Essential Job Duties:

• Collect, weigh, segregate and consolidate all hazardous waste from satellite cages and boxes 3 times per week, or as needed.
• Conduct monthly above ground (fuels) storage inspections.
• Process waste for storage.
• Record and maintain accurate records of waste.
• Inspect accumulation areas for compliance with regulations.
• Inspect Oil/Water Separators/Catch basins.
• Inspect oil booms/ditches.
• Knowledgeable of and comply with DOD and EPA regulations.
• Stand a 24-hour beeper duty for one week on a rotation basis.
• Perform routine cleaning of assigned work areas as needed.
• Pump drums of liquid into above ground storage tank.
• Label and store hazardous waste.
• General knowledge of hand tools.

Job Requirements:

Mandatory:

• One year of comparable experience of handling hazardous waste/materials preferred.
• Must possess or capable of possessing and maintain a valid Nevada State Class “C” commercial driver’s license with a “H” Hazardous endorsement within six (6) months of hire and maintain an acceptable driving record.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Possess an OSHA 10 card or have the ability to get one within the first 90 days of employment.
• Must have 40-hour training per 29 CFR, Part 1910.120, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response, Subparts A through J (HAZWOPER).  Refresher training will be accepted if proof of initial training is supplied.
• Documented training for 49 CFR DLA/CECOS Transportation of Hazardous Materials/Hazardous Waste for DoD or within three months of hire. Refresher training will be accepted if proof of initial training is supplied.
• Current RCRA certification or within three months of hire. Refresher training will be accepted if proof of initial training is supplied.  Ability to successfully pass background checks for CAC card and drug testing requirements.
• Must be able to wear a half face or full-face respirator mask.
• Must be able to wear up to a Level B Hazmat suit.
• Must be able to wear a SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus).
• Operate a 6000 pound or more forklift.
• Must be able to comprehend, read, speak, and write proficiently in the English language.
• Ability to deal with a variety of people in a professional and courteous manner in diversified situations.

Preferred:

• 80-hour Certification in Transportation of Hazardous Materials in accordance with 49 CFR Part 172, Subpart H (172.704) DOD 4500.9R Chapter 204 AFMAN 24-2041, DGR, IMDGC to certify shipments.
• Strong math skills

Working Conditions:

• Work is typically performed indoors and outdoors. Outdoor work is subject to temperature extremes and inclement weather conditions
• Work hours are subject to change with overtime work as needed
• Workers are subject to hazards that may cause personal bodily harm: cuts, bruises, burns,
• elevated noise levels, etc.

Physical Requirements:

• Capable of moving 55-gallon drums, up to 70 pounds, bending, and standing on feet for extended period of time.
• Capable of meeting and maintaining company physical and security requirements, including respirator qualification.

Disclosures:

Chugach Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. 

Chugach will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email 

ada@chugachgov.com

Chugach Government Solutions supports pay transparency and is committed to equitable and competitive compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be determined based on factors including job responsibilities, experience, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and applicable contract requirements. Where required by law, compensation ranges will be provided to candidates during the hiring process.