Hazardous Waste Technician

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY
Works under general supervision to assist in providing support and compliance with safety standards and regulations in support of designated program within the Office of Safety & Business Continuity.

This position performs regular hazardous material pick-ups from all over the Institution, performs regular monitoring/surveys of our 90-day accumulation areas, helps maintain hazardous materials storage areas, identifies hazardous conditions and takes action to correct deficiencies, liaises with our hazardous materials vendors for processing the hazardous waste off-site, maintains records and documentation, assists with chemical emergency response, and assists the Specialists/Manager with other duties related to hazardous materials management.

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

• Education
  Bachelor's Degree in related field or
  Associate's Degree in science related field or
  High School Diploma or equivalent

• Experience
  2 years experience in general safety or hazardous waste fields related experience with Associate's Degree. or
  4 years experience in general safety or hazardous waste fields related experience with High School Diploma. or
  2 years military experience and specific job related training or other relevant previous employment experience may be substituted for associate's degree.

JOB DUTIES

• Helps ensures the safe use of hazardous materials through licensure, registration, and compliance with accepted environmental, health, and safety standards.
• Performs safety inspections and tracks items for resolution.
• Identifies potential safety hazards, documents identified conditions, and takes action to correct identified deficiencies.
• Conducts or ensures testing, inspection, and maintenance of safety equipment and systems.
• Interacts with other staff/customers during hazardous waste pick-up
• Performs pick up, transportation, segregation, and processing of hazardous materials using drum handler and large truck
• Maintains storage areas, equipment, and personal protective equipment related to hazardous materials.
• Maintains required records and documentation.
• Assists in preparing for and responding to emergencies including hazardous materials incidents. Participates in emergency drills including fire drills.
• Individual may be on-call or emergency situations may require the individual to respond at times outside of set work schedule.
• This position is designated as essential. Personnel in designated essential positions are expected to report to work as required in the event of an emergency to sustain institutional services or protect assets.
• Performs other duties as assigned.




• Must have valid TX Driver's license
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!