Administrative Assistant – Hazardous Waste
Stericycle
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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About the role
- Coordinate scheduling for hazardous waste pickups, transportation, and disposal with vendors and internal teams.
- Maintain accurate records including manifests, waste profiles, permits, inspection logs, and training documentation.
- Assist with regulatory compliance documentation (EPA, DOT, state, and local agencies).
- Track waste streams, quantities, and disposal timelines; support data entry and reporting.
- Prepare documentation for audits and inspections; respond to document requests.
- Communicate with internal departments, vendors, and regulatory agencies.
- Manage calendars, meetings, and training schedules related to hazardous waste operations.
- Maintain electronic and physical filing systems in accordance with record retention requirements.
- Provide general administrative support to operational leadership as needed.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required; Associate degree or coursework in environmental science, business administration, or related field preferred.
- 1–3 years of administrative experience; experience in environmental, industrial, or other regulated settings preferred.
- Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfortable working in database systems.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Working knowledge of hazardous waste regulations (RCRA, EPA, DOT, OSHA) or willingness to learn.
- Experience with waste tracking systems or compliance documentation is a plus.
- Comfortable working primarily in an office environment with occasional visits to operational areas requiring basic PPE.
- Ability to sit for extended periods and perform standard office tasks.
Benefits
- Paid training
- Leading health benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vacation/PTO after 90 days
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
data entryregulatory compliance documentationwaste tracking systemshazardous waste regulationsrecord retentiondocumentation preparationaudit preparationinspection documentationadministrative supportattention to detail
Soft Skills
organizational skillscommunication skillsability to manage multiple prioritiesability to meet deadlinesconfidentialitystrong written communicationstrong verbal communication
Certifications
High School DiplomaGEDAssociate degree in environmental scienceAssociate degree in business administration