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Primary Purpose: 

• Perform transfers of hazardous and non-hazardous products in compliance with training provided in accordance with work instructions and government regulations (EPA, FRA and OSHA)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Climb onto top and underneath railcars in order to inspect and seal railcars using a checklist
• Inspect and seal trailers
• Inspect equipment using checklists
• Check fluid on equipment
• Operate small tractors to move equipment
• Drive golf cart through facility when required
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment (including changing oil, starters, batteries, clutches)
• Perform Level One maintenance on equipment
• Perform structural inspections
• Perform mechanical inspections using checklists
• Prepare products for transferring, such as heating, sparging and sampling
• Perform all duties safely, effectively and efficiently
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Participate in daily Safety / Quality talks
• Report all incidents and near misses
• Understand and comply with Shipper Confidentiality when discussing Shipper Accounts
• Perform all daily housekeeping duties to include bathrooms, windows, sweeping, mopping, trash pick-up, weed control, mowing grass, washing equipment / accessories, shoveling, drains, break rooms and shop areas
• Comply with cross training as required
• Understand and comply with all equirements of an Emergency Coordinator, including maintaining hazardous waste transfer facility logs, / manifests and signing manifests, as required
• Ask questions concerning product integrity, product shortages or equipment quality
• Other duties as trained and assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

Education: 

• High School diploma or equivalent

Experience / Specific Knowledge:

• Must be able to communicate and comprehend clearly, verbally and in writing, in English
• Must be able to understand and comply with all requirements for any emergency
• Must be able to understand and comply with the Verification Policy, when applicable
• Must have experience using hand tools
• Must have experience performing Level One Maintenance on equipment
• Must be able to take direction / supervision and work cooperatively with other people

Competencies, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic math skills
• Basic competency using Microsoft office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Must be able to understand and communicate in English
• Must be able to climb up and down rail cars to a height of up to 20 feet
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Must be capable of gripping forces of up to 80 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Must meet medical criteria for use of respiratory protective equipment
• Must be able to wear full body hazmat suit as required

Must meet physical requirements, including, but not limited to:

• Consistently lifting / carrying and pulling / pushing weights / forces up to 60 pounds
• Routinely gripping forces of up to 80 pounds
• Routine walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending and squating, climbing up / down ladders and stairs, standing, sitting
• Negotiating uneven and moving surfaces

Working Conditions:

• Will be required to work outside in all types of weather throughout the year
• Must be able to work extended hours and overtime as needed
• Must be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Applicants subject to background check and drug screening

Preferred Education / Certifications:

• Experience operating mobile equipment (tractor, golf cart, John Deere tractor, hydraulic fork lift), pumps, master vac, chain conveyor preferred
• Experience performing Level 1 Maintenance (includes starters and solenoids, alternators, batteries, filtration bags, sprockets and drive motors)
• Hazmat and rail yard experience a plus
• First Aid / CPR certification helpful