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Dartmouth Health · 2 days ago

Waste Management Technician

Lebanon, NH

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Dartmouth Health is seeking a Waste Management Technician to handle, prepare, and dispose of various waste streams in accordance with the Medical Center’s Waste Management and Diversion Programs. The role involves operating and maintaining waste autoclaves, managing waste disposal processes, and ensuring compliance with safety and health procedures.

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Responsibilities

Performs the handling, preparation and disposal of various waste streams and materials according to the Medical Center’s Waste Management and Diversion Programs

Operates and maintains the waste autoclaves following prescribed safety and health procedures

Responsible for the proper handling and disposition of all Medical Center discards

Keeps autoclaves operating at required temperature and pressure

Operates the tow motor, picking up waste carts and universal waste containers from designated locations and transporting them to the Waste Management Center

Removes bags and containers of various waste streams from carts, identifies contents, and properly processes or disposes of materials into designated compactor, storage container or area

Removes bags of co-mingled recyclables from carts; identifies by category, sorts into designated categories, placing them in proper containers, and then moving them to designated areas

Shreds all recycled white and colored paper to ensure confidentiality

Prepares landfill log and slips for landfill and weighs all medical waste and recyclables on scale to determine disposal charge to all components

Prepares paperwork for the hauler’s pickup of regulated medical waste

Maintains cleanliness of autoclaves, loading dock, and Waste Management Center

Performs preventive maintenance as scheduled. Makes necessary minor repairs

Operates compactors and communicates with hauler when they are ready to be transported to landfill or other facility

Ensures proper operation of equipment

Identifies and reports improper disposal activities and unsafe conditions to address problem areas and safety concerns

Performs recycling program functions according to the Waste Management Program

Operates other equipment related to the transport, processing, and disposal of materials

Performs other duties as required or assigned

Qualification

Certified Solid Waste OperatorWaste Management knowledgePreventive maintenanceComputer capabilityCommunication skills

Required

High school graduate or equivalent with 2 years of demonstrated work experience required

Computer capability required

Must be knowledgeable in the types of waste materials for proper autoclaving and recycling

Must become a Certified Solid Waste Operator through New Hampshire's Department of Environmental Services Solid Waste Operator Training Program within 1 year

Once certified, must participate in annual Professional Development trainings to maintain Certification