NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Hazardous Waste Technician
Longwood, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$37K/yr - $48K/yr
2+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Hazardous Waste Technician to monitor compliance with emergency response for hazardous waste. The role involves identifying and segregating hazardous materials, managing waste storage, and assisting in the coordination of hazardous waste shipments.
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Responsibilities
Identifies and segregates hazardous materials
Manages wastes and containers to ensure they are properly stored and labeled
Maintains the household hazardous waste collections including e-scraps (CPU's/monitors/tv)
Maintains used oil igloos located throughout the county
Transports tires/propane tanks to the landfill location
Assists in coordinating the shipment of hazardous waste, e-scrap, and other waste streams
Secures facilities in preparation for natural disasters
Assists in surveying damage after such events
Develops and maintains logs and files as needed to ensure compliance and accountability
Performs other related work as required
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma/GED and two (2) years experience required; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities
Training with Hazardous materials
Hazardous training/Forklift operator/Safety training/Driving training/PPE training
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to understand and carry out directions
Ability to plan work assignments
Benefits
County-paid benefits for employees
Competitive Wages: Our compensation system includes competitive hiring salaries.
Paid Time Off: New full-time employees accrue 20 days per year of Paid Time Off (16 days for 24-hour shift personnel). New part-time employees accrue 83 hours per year of Paid Time Off. Accrual rates increase with service time.
Paid Holidays: We observe 12 paid holidays which includes an employee birthday holiday and a floating Work/Life Day.
Bereavement Leave: Employees may receive up to one week paid leave per fiscal year for absence due to the death of an immediate family member.
Florida Retirement System: All employees in regularly established positions are automatically covered from the first day of employment. Seminole County makes contribution on behalf of the employee and the employee is also required to make a 3% contribution.
Employees Assistance Program: Our EAP provider can help employees and their families with issues such as personal/family matters, financial debt counseling, substance abuse, etc.
Training and Development Program: The Employee Learning Center provides training opportunities for employees which promote performance, enhance employees’ work life experiences, and support the organization.
Employee Awards and Recognition: A program to reward outstanding performance and enhance service to the citizens of Seminole County.
Wellness Center: Includes exercise equipment, resource library, and educational programs.
Health Insurance: Health Insurance is effective the first of the month after completing 30 calendar days of employment. Seminole County offers a Point of Service (POS) plan. Dependent coverage is also available, the cost is split between the employee and employer. This benefit is not extended to part-time employees.
Life Insurance: Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance for employees, equal to one times annual salary. Not extended to part-time employees.
Long-Term Disability: Provides 60% of salary after 6 months of disability. Not extended to part-time employees.
Optional benefits (employee-paid) for full-time employees:
Deferred Compensation Plan (457): Employees may choose to have pre-tax payroll deductions made for deposit into this savings plan up to an IRS-established maximum.
Dental Insurance: A choice of 3 plans is available for employees and dependents at employee expense.
Additional Life Insurance: At employee expense, additional life insurance up to five times annual salary; dependent coverage also available.
Short-Term Disability Insurance: 60% of salary for the first six months of disability at employee expense.
Cancer and Specified Disease: Pays a benefit directly to the employee if being treated for this disease.
Flexible Spending Account: A pre-tax account for childcare and un-reimbursed medical expenses.
Pre-Tax Payroll Deductions: Under Section 125 of the IRS Code, certain payroll deductions for insurance coverage may be taken out prior to income being taxed.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
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