Tesla · 2 months ago
Hazardous Waste Technician
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$22.56/hr - $48/hr
3+ years expTesla is a leading electric vehicle and clean energy company, and they are seeking a Hazardous Waste Technician to manage the collection and handling of hazardous waste materials. The role involves ensuring compliance with waste management regulations and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and safety.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Perform collection and consolidation of hazardous waste containers generated by commissioning/manufacturing processes. Conduct 90-day Central Accumulation Area inspections and reporting. Respond to ad hoc requests for hazardous waste pick up. Provide emergency spill response and cleanup. Ensure all spills are properly logged in a timely manner
Perform decontamination and equipment cleaning. Perform breakdown and processing of waste streams such as filters and universal wastes
Ensure proper packaging of hazardous waste to maintain compliance. Ensure hazardous waste containers are properly labeled
Sort and segregate hazardous wastes as appropriate. Prepare loads for hazardous waste disposal
Conduct manifesting and pre-load preparation. Ensure hazardous waste containers are disposed of within the allotted time
Provide on-call coverage due to time off, training, weekend work, etc. Ensure compliance with all Tesla requirements for managing hazardous waste
Load or unload materials into containers or onto trucks utilizing material handling equipment. Continually identify and investigate opportunities for waste minimization and cost savings. Collaborate with third-party waste vendors providing site service
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience in high tech industry or similar manufacturing operations environment
HAZWOPER, DOT, RCRA generator training
Valid driver's license required and able to operate assigned fleet
Ability to operate mobile equipment such as forklifts, tuggers and carts
Ability to lift and carry items exceeding 20 pounds and includes regular stair climbing to reach elevated work platforms
Proficient in Outlook, Word, and Excel
Benefits
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
Tesla Babies program
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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